US Bridges

IH 35 Efr over Cibolo Creek

Fair

La Salle County, Texas · 1.0 MI N of FM 469 E · Structure no. 221420001708030

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Efr over Cibolo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying IH 35 Efr over Cibolo Creek in La Salle County, Texas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2033. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35 Efr
CrossesCibolo Creek
Location1.0 MI N of FM 469 E
RouteInterstate 35
CountyLa Salle County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.5917, -99.19312
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2013)
Projected traffic840 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 Efr over Cibolo Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Efr over Cibolo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 Efr over Cibolo Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Efr over Cibolo Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Efr over Cibolo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.