US Bridges

IH 35 Sbml over UPRR

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.57MI N of Brazos Ri · Structure no. 091610001501738

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
314 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Sbml over UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Sbml over UPRR 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 125,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 84 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35 Sbml
CrossesUPRR
Location0.57MI N of Brazos Ri
RouteInterstate 35
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.56505, -97.1167
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 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125,400 (2019)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 UPRR built?

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

What condition is IH 35 Sbml over UPRR 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 UPRR carry?

About 125,400 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is IH 35 Sbml over UPRR?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Sbml over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.