US Bridges

IH 35 Sbfr over Union Pacific RR

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 2.1 Mi. N. of FM 107 · Structure no. 091610001502578

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
700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Sbfr over Union Pacific RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Sbfr 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2037. The structure is 523 ft (159.4 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35 Sbfr
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location2.1 Mi. N. of FM 107
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates31.32063, -97.23541
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 geometry6: Equal to 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 width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2017)
Projected traffic980 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sbfr over Union Pacific RR built?

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

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

About 700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Sbfr 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 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Sbfr over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.