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Hays County, TX · Structure #141060001602102

IH 35 ML

IH 35 ML in 1.2 MI N Of Loop 4, Hays County, Texas received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1961, the bridge carries 137K vehicles daily on IH 35 ML over Draw. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
137K
Daily Traffic
1961
Year Built
11.3m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
IH 35 ML
Crosses Over
Draw
State
Texas
County
Hays County
Location
1.2 MI N Of Loop 4
Year Built
1961
Age
65 years
Daily Traffic
136,818
Lanes
6
Length
11.3 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
141060001602102

About This Bridge

IH 35 ML is a 65-year-old bridge located 1.2 MI N Of Loop 4 in Hays County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 35 ML over Draw with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 137K vehicles per day. Built in 1961, the structure spans 11.3 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.

Location Map

1.2 MI N Of Loop 4, Hays County, Texas

30.055494, -97.835667

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Frequently Asked Questions

IH 35 ML 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 was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

IH 35 ML carries approximately 137K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 11.3 meters long and located on IH 35 ML in 1.2 MI N Of Loop 4, Hays County, Texas.

Yes, IH 35 ML 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 is located 1.2 MI N Of Loop 4 in Hays County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 35 ML over Draw. Its coordinates are 30.055494, -97.835667. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

IH 35 ML carries IH 35 ML over Draw. The bridge is 11.3 meters long and was built in 1961.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.