IH 35 ML & SBFR
IH 35 ML & SBFR in 4.2 MI S Of Rm 150, Hays County, Texas received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1935, the bridge carries 127K vehicles daily on IH 35 ML & SBFR over Yarrington Branch. It is classified as structurally deficient.
IH 35 ML & SBFR 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 1935, making it 91 years old — well beyond the typical 50-year design life of bridges constructed in that era. Bridges of this vintage usually need substantial rehabilitation or replacement once their original components have aged out, regardless of current condition ratings. IH 35 ML & SBFR carries an average daily traffic count of 126,784 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Yarrington 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 ML & SBFR is a 91-year-old bridge located 4.2 MI S Of Rm 150 in Hays County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 35 ML & SBFR over Yarrington Branch with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 127K vehicles per day. Built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1962, the structure spans 9.8 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 ML & SBFR 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 ML & SBFR was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1962, making it 91 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
IH 35 ML & SBFR carries approximately 127K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 9.8 meters long and located on IH 35 ML & SBFR in 4.2 MI S Of Rm 150, Hays County, Texas.
Yes, IH 35 ML & SBFR 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 ML & SBFR is located 4.2 MI S Of Rm 150 in Hays County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 35 ML & SBFR over Yarrington Branch. Its coordinates are 29.930839, -97.888781. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
IH 35 ML & SBFR carries IH 35 ML & SBFR over Yarrington Branch. The bridge is 9.8 meters long and was built in 1935, with reconstruction in 1962.
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.