US Bridges

IH 35 Sbml over 4th/5th Street

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.53 MI SW of Brazos Ri · Structure no. 091610001501729

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
710 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
133,572
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Sbml over 4th/5th Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 35 Sbml over 4th/5th Street 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 133,572 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 187,001 by 2042. The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35 Sbml
Crosses4th/5th Street
Location0.53 MI SW of Brazos Ri
RouteInterstate 35
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.54979, -97.12368
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length710 ft (216.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133,572 (2023)
Projected traffic187,001 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
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 IH 35 Sbml over 4th/5th Street built?

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

What condition is IH 35 Sbml over 4th/5th Street 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 IH 35 Sbml over 4th/5th Street carry?

About 133,572 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Sbml over 4th/5th Street?

The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Sbml over 4th/5th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.