US Bridges

IH 35 SB over S Wye of UPRR

Fair

La Salle County, Texas · 4.35 MI S of FM 469 · Structure no. 221420001708193

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,580
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 SB over S Wye of UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 SB over S Wye of UPRR in La Salle County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 13,580 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,530 by 2033. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35 SB
CrossesS Wye of UPRR
Location4.35 MI S of FM 469
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates28.51673, -99.21611
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,580 (2019)
Projected traffic15,530 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 SB over S Wye of UPRR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 SB over S Wye of UPRR 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 SB over S Wye of UPRR carry?

About 13,580 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 SB over S Wye of UPRR?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 SB over S Wye of UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.