US Bridges

IH 35 SB over Nueces Rvr & Turnaround

Fair

La Salle County, Texas · 1.1 MI S of FM 468 · Structure no. 221420001801098

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,921
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 SB over Nueces Rvr & Turnaround is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 SB over Nueces Rvr & Turnaround 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 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 11,921 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,280 by 2033. The structure is 1,270 ft (387.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35 SB
CrossesNueces Rvr & Turnaround
Location1.1 MI S of FM 468
RouteInterstate 35
CountyLa Salle County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.42718, -99.25116
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,270 ft (387.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,921 (2019)
Projected traffic11,280 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 SB over Nueces Rvr & Turnaround built?

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

What condition is IH 35 SB over Nueces Rvr & Turnaround 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 Nueces Rvr & Turnaround carry?

About 11,921 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 SB over Nueces Rvr & Turnaround?

The structure is 1,270 ft (387.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 SB over Nueces Rvr & Turnaround?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.