US Bridges

IH 35 Nbml over Union Pacific RR

Good

McLennan County, Texas · .33 Mile North Mlk Blvd · Structure no. 091610001502575

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
523 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
37,799
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Nbml over Union Pacific RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Nbml over Union Pacific RR in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 37,799 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,820 by 2037. The structure is 523 ft (159.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 Nbml
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location.33 Mile North Mlk Blvd
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates31.32014, -97.23541
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length523 ft (159.4 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,799 (2017)
Projected traffic50,820 by 2037
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Nbml over Union Pacific RR 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 Union Pacific RR carry?

About 37,799 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Nbml over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 523 ft (159.4 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Nbml over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.