US Bridges

Lp 396 WB over IH 35

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 2.5 MI N of Lp 340 · Structure no. 091610001501218

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
595
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 396 WB over IH 35 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lp 396 WB over IH 35 in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1964, 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 595 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,810 by 2037. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 396 WB
CrossesIH 35
Location2.5 MI N of Lp 340
RouteState Highway 396
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.52455, -97.13364
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic595 (2022)
Projected traffic13,810 by 2037
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 396 WB over IH 35 built?

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

What condition is Lp 396 WB over IH 35 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 396 WB over IH 35 carry?

About 595 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Lp 396 WB over IH 35?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 396 WB over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.