IH 35 NB Ml over Chacon Creek
FairMedina County, Texas · 5.63 MI NE of Frio C/L · Structure no. 151630001705210
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 360 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,797
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 35 NB Ml over Chacon Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 NB Ml over Chacon 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 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 18,797 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,630 by 2042. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 33 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 35 NB Ml over Chacon Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 35 NB Ml over Chacon Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does IH 35 NB Ml over Chacon Creek carry?
About 18,797 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is IH 35 NB Ml over Chacon Creek?
The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns IH 35 NB Ml over Chacon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.