IH 35 SBML
IH 35 SBML in 0.53 MI SW Of Brazos Ri, McLennan County, Texas received a condition grade of A (89/100). Built in 2021, the bridge carries 134K vehicles daily on IH 35 SBML over 4th/5th Street.
IH 35 SBML carries an A on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 89/100. Deck, superstructure, and substructure ratings all sit in the better tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. The bridge is structurally sound by federal standards.
The bridge was built in 2021 and is 5 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 SBML carries an average daily traffic count of 133,572 vehicles, with 4 lane(s) crossing 4th/5th Street. 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 SBML is a 5-year-old bridge located 0.53 MI SW Of Brazos Ri in McLennan County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 35 SBML over 4th/5th Street with 4 traffic lanes, handling approximately 134K vehicles per day. Built in 2021, the structure spans 216.4 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of A (89/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 8/9 (good), superstructure 8/9 (good), and substructure 8/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
IH 35 SBML has a Condition Score of 89/100 (Grade A). Its deck is rated 8/9, superstructure 8/9, and substructure 8/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
IH 35 SBML was built in 2021, making it 5 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
IH 35 SBML carries approximately 134K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 4 traffic lanes. It is 216.4 meters long and located on IH 35 SBML in 0.53 MI SW Of Brazos Ri, McLennan County, Texas.
No, IH 35 SBML is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
IH 35 SBML is located 0.53 MI SW Of Brazos Ri in McLennan County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 35 SBML over 4th/5th Street. Its coordinates are 31.549789, -97.123678. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
IH 35 SBML carries IH 35 SBML over 4th/5th Street. The bridge is 216.4 meters long and was built in 2021.
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.