FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IH 35 NB FR

Carrying IH 35 NB FR over DRAW

1.0 MI N OF LOOP 4, Hays, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IH 35 NB FR

The IH 35 NB FR bridge in Hays, Texas carries IH 35 NB FR over DRAW. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,260 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How IH 35 NB FR compares

▼ 3.8
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Texas bridges
272
Bridges in Hays · 1 in Poor condition
IH 35 NB FR 24.5 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
37.8
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
13.5
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
13.4 m (44 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,260 vehicles/day
Structure Number
141060001602006

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IH 35 NB FR is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare IH 35 NB FR against other structures in Hays and across Texas. Texas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for IH 35 NB FR?

IH 35 NB FR in Hays, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IH 35 NB FR inspected?

IH 35 NB FR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 12,260 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IH 35 NB FR is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for IH 35 NB FR?

IH 35 NB FR has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IH 35 NB FR?

IH 35 NB FR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is IH 35 NB FR and does age affect safety?

IH 35 NB FR was built in 1935, making it 91 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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