US Bridges

SH 6/LP 340 Wbml over IH 35

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 2.3 MI S of Lp 396 · Structure no. 091610001501355

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
460 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,311
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6/LP 340 Wbml over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6/LP 340 Wbml over IH 35 in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 24,311 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,040 by 2037. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 6/LP 340 Wbml
CrossesIH 35
Location2.3 MI S of Lp 396
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates31.49276, -97.1504
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck24 ft (7.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,311 (2017)
Projected traffic34,040 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SH 6/LP 340 Wbml over IH 35 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 6/LP 340 Wbml over IH 35 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 SH 6/LP 340 Wbml over IH 35 carry?

About 24,311 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 6/LP 340 Wbml over IH 35?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6/LP 340 Wbml over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.