US Bridges

South FM 2837 over IH 35

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 6.40 MI N of FM 107 · Structure no. 091610001501623

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,593
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South FM 2837 over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South FM 2837 over IH 35 in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,593 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,230 by 2037. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth FM 2837
CrossesIH 35
Location6.40 MI N of FM 107
RouteState Highway 2837
StateTexas
Coordinates31.38016, -97.21344
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,593 (2017)
Projected traffic2,230 by 2037
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South FM 2837 over IH 35 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is South FM 2837 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does South FM 2837 over IH 35 carry?

About 1,593 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is South FM 2837 over IH 35?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns South FM 2837 over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.