US Bridges

IH 35 NB over FM 133

Good

La Salle County, Texas · IH 35 @ FM 133 · Structure no. 221420001801113

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,421
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NB over FM 133 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 NB over FM 133 in La Salle County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 10,421 vehicles a day, roughly 63% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,075 by 2036. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35 NB
CrossesFM 133
LocationIH 35 @ FM 133
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates28.27984, -99.28359
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,421 (2019)
Projected traffic12,075 by 2036
Trucks63%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 NB over FM 133 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 NB over FM 133 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 NB over FM 133 carry?

About 10,421 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 63% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 NB over FM 133?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 NB over FM 133?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.