US Bridges

FM 3406 over IH 35

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 1.3 MI N of US 79 · Structure no. 142460001509685

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48,151
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3406 over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 3406 over IH 35 in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 48,151 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,411 by 2041. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 3406
CrossesIH 35
Location1.3 MI N of US 79
RouteState Highway 3406
StateTexas
Coordinates30.53533, -97.69205
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,151 (2021)
Projected traffic67,411 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 FM 3406 over IH 35 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3406 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3406 over IH 35 carry?

About 48,151 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 3406 over IH 35?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3406 over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.