US Bridges

IH 35 NB Ml over Francisco Creek

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 3.57 MI NE of Frio C/L · Structure no. 151630001705231

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
442 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
33,084
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NB Ml over Francisco Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 NB Ml over Francisco Creek 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 442 ft (134.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35 NB Ml
CrossesFrancisco Creek
Location3.57 MI NE of Frio C/L
RouteInterstate 35
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.12026, -98.90774
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length442 ft (134.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,084 (2023)
Projected traffic46,318 by 2042
Trucks51%
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 NB Ml over Francisco Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 NB Ml over Francisco 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 Francisco Creek carry?

About 33,084 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 NB Ml over Francisco Creek?

The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 NB Ml over Francisco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.