US Bridges

IH 35W NB over FM 916

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · Over FM 916 · Structure no. 021270001422294

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,327
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W NB over FM 916 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35W NB over FM 916 in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 19,327 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,080 by 2038. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35W NB
CrossesFM 916
LocationOver FM 916
RouteInterstate 35
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.27256, -97.17057
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,327 (2023)
Projected traffic19,080 by 2038
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35W NB over FM 916 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35W NB over FM 916 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35W NB over FM 916 carry?

About 19,327 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W NB over FM 916?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35W NB over FM 916?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.