US Bridges

IH 35 over Water Equalizer

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.20 Mi. S. of S. 5th ST · Structure no. 091610001501797

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
101,223
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 over Water Equalizer is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 over Water Equalizer 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 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 101,223 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesIH 35
CrossesWater Equalizer
Location0.20 Mi. S. of S. 5th ST
RouteInterstate 35
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.54753, -97.12483
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,223 (2021)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 over Water Equalizer built?

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

What condition is IH 35 over Water Equalizer 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 over Water Equalizer carry?

About 101,223 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 over Water Equalizer?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns IH 35 over Water Equalizer?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.