IH 35 SB Ml over SH 173
FairMedina County, Texas · 4.63 MI NE of Frio C/L · Structure no. 151630001705229
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 186 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33,084
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 35 SB Ml over SH 173 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 SB Ml over SH 173 in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 33,084 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,318 by 2042. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 35 SB Ml over SH 173 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 35 SB Ml over SH 173 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 SB Ml over SH 173 carry?
About 33,084 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.
How long is IH 35 SB Ml over SH 173?
The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns IH 35 SB Ml over SH 173?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.