US Bridges

IH 35 Nbml over Ross Road

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of FM 3149 · Structure no. 091610001408514

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,636
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Nbml over Ross Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Nbml over Ross Road in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 38,636 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,325 by 2037. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 Nbml
CrossesRoss Road
Location1.0 MI S of FM 3149
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates31.71537, -97.10232
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,636 (2019)
Projected traffic45,325 by 2037
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 Nbml over Ross Road built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Nbml over Ross Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 Nbml over Ross Road carry?

About 38,636 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Nbml over Ross Road?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Nbml over Ross Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.