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IH 35 NB vs SR-56 WB

Side-by-side bridge condition comparison from FHWA National Bridge Inventory data

Verdict

IH 35 NB has a stronger Condition Score of 81/100 (A) compared to SR-56 WB at 81/100 (A). IH 35 NB carries 778K vehicles daily vs 761K for SR-56 WB. Built 2003 vs 2002.

IH 35 NB edges SR-56 WB on the Condition Score by a narrow 0-point margin. At this gap, the two bridges are effectively in the same condition tier; specific component ratings matter more than the rolled-up score.

For users tracking infrastructure trends, two bridges of similar age and traffic load with very different condition scores usually reflect the maintenance and rehabilitation pattern of the owning agencies rather than inherent differences in the structures themselves. The per-bridge pages list the owning agency and inspection history.

MetricIH 35 NBSR-56 WB
Condition Score
Higher is better, 0-100 scale based on NBI ratings
81/100 (A)81/100 (A)
Deck Condition
NBI rating 0-9 for the riding surface
7/97/9
Superstructure8/98/9
Substructure7/97/9
Daily Traffic778K761K
Year Built20032002
Length79.2m41.5m
Structurally DeficientNoNo
StateTexasFlorida

IH 35 NB has a stronger Condition Score of 81/100 (A) compared to SR-56 WB at 81/100 (A). IH 35 NB carries 778K vehicles daily vs 761K for SR-56 WB. Built 2003 vs 2002.

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Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.