US Bridges

IH 35 NB over Jaboncillos Creek

Good

La Salle County, Texas · 4.90 MI N of Webb C/L · Structure no. 221420001802137

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10,446
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NB over Jaboncillos Creek is a concrete slab carrying IH 35 NB over Jaboncillos Creek in La Salle County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 10,446 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2036. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 NB
CrossesJaboncillos Creek
Location4.90 MI N of Webb C/L
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates28.09923, -99.33645
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,446 (2019)
Projected traffic12,600 by 2036
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 NB over Jaboncillos Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 NB 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 NB over Jaboncillos Creek carry?

About 10,446 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 NB over Jaboncillos Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 NB over Jaboncillos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.