IH 35 Wfr over 3rd Elm Creek
FairLa Salle County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of FM 133 · Structure no. 221420001802007
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 257 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 35 Wfr over 3rd Elm Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying IH 35 Wfr over 3rd Elm Creek in La Salle County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 95 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 35 Wfr over 3rd Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is IH 35 Wfr over 3rd Elm Creek 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 Wfr over 3rd Elm Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is IH 35 Wfr over 3rd Elm Creek?
The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns IH 35 Wfr over 3rd Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.