US Bridges

IH 35 SB Ml over Ft Jewet Creek

Good

Medina County, Texas · 7.52 MI NE of Frio C/L · Structure no. 151630001705207

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,916
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 SB Ml over Ft Jewet Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 SB Ml over Ft Jewet Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 39,916 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,882 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 SB Ml
CrossesFt Jewet Creek
Location7.52 MI NE of Frio C/L
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates29.16231, -98.86435
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,916 (2023)
Projected traffic55,882 by 2042
Trucks40%
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 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 SB Ml over Ft Jewet Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 SB Ml over Ft Jewet 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 SB Ml over Ft Jewet Creek carry?

About 39,916 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 SB Ml over Ft Jewet Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 SB Ml over Ft Jewet Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.