IH 35
IH 35 in 1.50 MI. S. Of Loop 121, Bell County, Texas received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 2017, the bridge carries 146K vehicles daily on IH 35 over Skinner Branch. It is classified as structurally deficient.
IH 35 carries an F on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 0/100 — the bottom tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. Component ratings flag the structure for near-term rehabilitation or replacement; the bridge may remain open to traffic but is on the priority list for action.
The bridge was built in 2017 and is 9 years old — relatively young against the U.S. bridge stock. Modern bridges built to current FHWA standards generally outperform older structures on condition ratings. IH 35 carries an average daily traffic count of 146,391 vehicles, with 12 lane(s) crossing Skinner Branch. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
IH 35 is a 9-year-old bridge located 1.50 MI. S. Of Loop 121 in Bell County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 35 over Skinner Branch with 12 traffic lanes, handling approximately 146K vehicles per day. Built in 2017, the structure spans 15.9 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below, this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
IH 35 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
IH 35 was built in 2017, making it 9 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
IH 35 carries approximately 146K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 12 traffic lanes. It is 15.9 meters long and located on IH 35 in 1.50 MI. S. Of Loop 121, Bell County, Texas.
Yes, IH 35 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
IH 35 is located 1.50 MI. S. Of Loop 121 in Bell County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 35 over Skinner Branch. Its coordinates are 31.011375, -97.485569. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
IH 35 carries IH 35 over Skinner Branch. The bridge is 15.9 meters long and was built in 2017.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.