IH 35 SB over 3rd Elm Creek
GoodLa Salle County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of FM 133 · Structure no. 221420001802117
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 260 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,103
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 35 SB over 3rd Elm Creek is a concrete slab carrying IH 35 SB over 3rd Elm Creek 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 10,103 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,290 by 2033. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 35 SB over 3rd Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 35 SB over 3rd Elm 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 SB over 3rd Elm Creek carry?
About 10,103 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is IH 35 SB over 3rd Elm Creek?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns IH 35 SB over 3rd Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.