US Bridges

IH 35 Wfr over Jaboncillos Creek

Good

La Salle County, Texas · 4.90 MI N of Webb C/L · Structure no. 221420001802013

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
123 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Wfr over Jaboncillos Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying IH 35 Wfr over Jaboncillos 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 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 91 vehicles a day, roughly 58% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2036. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 Wfr
CrossesJaboncillos Creek
Location4.90 MI N of Webb C/L
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates28.09927, -99.33702
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2016)
Projected traffic130 by 2036
Trucks58%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 Wfr over Jaboncillos 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 Jaboncillos Creek 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 Jaboncillos Creek carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 58% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Wfr over Jaboncillos Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Wfr over Jaboncillos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.