US Bridges

IH 35 Sbml over US 84

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.56 MI N of Bus 77 · Structure no. 091610001501743

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
400 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
99,036
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Sbml over US 84 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 35 Sbml over US 84 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 99,036 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 138,650 by 2042. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 84 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35 Sbml
CrossesUS 84
Location0.56 MI N of Bus 77
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates31.58457, -97.10994
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,036 (2023)
Projected traffic138,650 by 2042
Trucks23%
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 Sbml over US 84 built?

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

What condition is IH 35 Sbml over US 84 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 US 84 carry?

About 99,036 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Sbml over US 84?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Sbml over US 84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.