US Bridges

IH 35 SB over FM 468

Good

La Salle County, Texas · IH 35 @ FM 468 · Structure no. 221420001708246

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,930
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 SB over FM 468 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 SB over FM 468 in La Salle County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,930 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,360 by 2036. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35 SB
CrossesFM 468
LocationIH 35 @ FM 468
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates28.44414, -99.24917
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,930 (2016)
Projected traffic15,360 by 2036
Trucks54%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 FM 468 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 SB over FM 468 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 SB over FM 468 carry?

About 8,930 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 SB over FM 468?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 SB over FM 468?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.