FM 3176 over IH 35
FairMedina County, Texas · 3.92 MI NE of Frio C/L · Structure no. 151630001705230
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 250 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 743
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 3176 over IH 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3176 over IH 35 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 743 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 3176 over IH 35 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 3176 over IH 35 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 FM 3176 over IH 35 carry?
About 743 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FM 3176 over IH 35?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns FM 3176 over IH 35?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.