US Bridges

IH 35 SB over Irving Lee ST

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of Lp 396 · Structure no. 091610001501375

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55,784
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 SB over Irving Lee ST is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 35 SB over Irving Lee ST in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 55,784 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,100 by 2037. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35 SB
CrossesIrving Lee ST
Location0.3 MI S of Lp 396
RouteInterstate 35
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.52085, -97.13628
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.
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 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,784 (2017)
Projected traffic78,100 by 2037
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$800,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 SB over Irving Lee ST built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is IH 35 SB over Irving Lee ST 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 IH 35 SB over Irving Lee ST carry?

About 55,784 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 SB over Irving Lee ST?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 SB over Irving Lee ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.