IH 35 SBML
IH 35 SBML in 0.75 MI N Of US 84, McLennan County, Texas received a condition grade of A (89/100). Built in 2021, the bridge carries 125K vehicles daily on IH 35 SBML over Behrens Circle.
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 125,400 vehicles, with 5 lane(s) crossing Behrens Circle. 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 0.75 MI N Of US 84 in McLennan County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 35 SBML over Behrens Circle with 5 traffic lanes, handling approximately 125K vehicles per day. Built in 2021, the structure spans 80.8 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 125K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 5 traffic lanes. It is 80.8 meters long and located on IH 35 SBML in 0.75 MI N Of US 84, 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 0.75 MI N Of US 84 in McLennan County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 35 SBML over Behrens Circle. Its coordinates are 31.595381, -97.109286. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
IH 35 SBML carries IH 35 SBML over Behrens Circle. The bridge is 80.8 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.