US Bridges

Forrest Turnaround over IH 35

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.84 MI N of Brazos Ri · Structure no. 091610001501672

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
708
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forrest Turnaround over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forrest Turnaround over IH 35 in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 708 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2042. The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesForrest Turnaround
CrossesIH 35
Location0.84 MI N of Brazos Ri
RouteState Highway 0JY94
StateTexas
Coordinates31.56889, -97.11649
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length244 ft (74.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic708 (2023)
Projected traffic990 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Forrest Turnaround over IH 35 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forrest Turnaround 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Forrest Turnaround over IH 35 carry?

About 708 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Forrest Turnaround over IH 35?

The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Forrest Turnaround over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.