US Bridges

IH 35 Wfr over UPRR & Turnarounds

Good

La Salle County, Texas · 2.80 MI N of FM 133 · Structure no. 221420001801109

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
382 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Wfr over UPRR & Turnarounds is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Wfr over UPRR & Turnarounds in La Salle County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,710 by 2033. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35 Wfr
CrossesUPRR & Turnarounds
Location2.80 MI N of FM 133
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates28.31695, -99.27357
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2013)
Projected traffic7,710 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Wfr over UPRR & Turnarounds built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Wfr over UPRR & Turnarounds 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 Wfr over UPRR & Turnarounds carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Wfr over UPRR & Turnarounds?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Wfr over UPRR & Turnarounds?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.