US Bridges

IH 35 SB over Wiggins RD

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 1.8 MI N of FM 3149 · Structure no. 091610001408519

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
356 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,881
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 SB over Wiggins RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 SB over Wiggins RD 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 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 34,881 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,255 by 2037. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 SB
CrossesWiggins RD
Location1.8 MI N of FM 3149
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates31.75355, -97.1043
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,881 (2017)
Projected traffic43,255 by 2037
Trucks36%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 SB over Wiggins RD built?

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

What condition is IH 35 SB over Wiggins RD 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 SB over Wiggins RD carry?

About 34,881 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 SB over Wiggins RD?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 SB over Wiggins RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.