US Bridges

IH 35 NB over New RD

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 1.20 MI N of SH 6 · Structure no. 091610001501212

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45,827
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NB over New RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 35 NB over New RD in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 61 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 5 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 45,827 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,960 by 2037. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35 NB
CrossesNew RD
Location1.20 MI N of SH 6
RouteInterstate 35
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.50819, -97.14289
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,827 (2017)
Projected traffic57,960 by 2037
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 NB over New RD built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is IH 35 NB over New 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 NB over New RD carry?

About 45,827 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 NB over New RD?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 NB over New RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.