IH 35 Bus Loop over Nueces River
FairLa Salle County, Texas · 0.85 MI S of SH 97 · Structure no. 221420001809040
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,226 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,140
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 35 Bus Loop over Nueces River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Bus Loop over Nueces River in La Salle County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 3,140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,380 by 2033. The structure is 1,226 ft (373.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Bus Loop over Nueces River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 35 Bus Loop over Nueces River 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 Bus Loop over Nueces River carry?
About 3,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is IH 35 Bus Loop over Nueces River?
The structure is 1,226 ft (373.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns IH 35 Bus Loop over Nueces River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.