US Bridges

North FM 2837 over IH 35

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 7.40 MI N of FM 107 · Structure no. 091610001501624

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North FM 2837 over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2037. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 86 ft wide.

CarriesNorth FM 2837
CrossesIH 35
Location7.40 MI N of FM 107
RouteState Highway 2837
StateTexas
Coordinates31.39375, -97.20887
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2017)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2037
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North FM 2837 over IH 35 built?

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

What condition is North FM 2837 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 North FM 2837 over IH 35 carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is North 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 86 ft wide.

Who owns North FM 2837 over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.