US Bridges

IH 35 SB over Meyers Lane

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of Lp 340 N · Structure no. 091610001501324

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,401
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 SB over Meyers Lane is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying IH 35 SB over Meyers Lane in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 47,401 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,195 by 2037. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 SB
CrossesMeyers Lane
Location0.7 MI N of Lp 340 N
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates31.61446, -97.10178
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,401 (2017)
Projected traffic56,195 by 2037
Trucks32%
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 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 SB over Meyers Lane built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 SB over Meyers Lane 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 SB over Meyers Lane carry?

About 47,401 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 SB over Meyers Lane?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 SB over Meyers Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.