US Bridges

SH 195 SB over IH 35

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 1.6 MI S of FM 972 · Structure no. 142460001508479

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
384 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,216
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 195 SB over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 195 SB over IH 35 in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 16,216 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,622 by 2039. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 195 SB
CrossesIH 35
Location1.6 MI S of FM 972
RouteState Highway 195
StateTexas
Coordinates30.70177, -97.65254
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length384 ft (117 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,216 (2019)
Projected traffic25,622 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 SH 195 SB over IH 35 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 195 SB over IH 35 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SH 195 SB over IH 35 carry?

About 16,216 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 195 SB over IH 35?

The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 195 SB over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.