US Bridges

IH 35 Nbml over Mlk Blvd

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.23 MI N of Brazos River · Structure no. 091610001501735

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
419 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111,855
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Nbml over Mlk Blvd is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 35 Nbml over Mlk Blvd in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 111,855 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 156,597 by 2042. The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long and 117 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35 Nbml
CrossesMlk Blvd
Location0.23 MI N of Brazos River
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates31.56045, -97.11753
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length419 ft (127.7 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111,855 (2023)
Projected traffic156,597 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure5
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 Nbml over Mlk Blvd built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Nbml over Mlk Blvd 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 Nbml over Mlk Blvd carry?

About 111,855 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Nbml over Mlk Blvd?

The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Nbml over Mlk Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.