US Bridges

IH 35 Wfr over Jamoncillos Creek

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 3.10 MI S of Lasalle C/L · Structure no. 222400001803018

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Wfr over Jamoncillos Creek is a concrete slab carrying IH 35 Wfr over Jamoncillos Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 103 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 5 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35 Wfr
CrossesJamoncillos Creek
Location3.10 MI S of Lasalle C/L
RouteInterstate 35
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.98908, -99.37096
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2018)
Projected traffic840 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Wfr over Jamoncillos Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is IH 35 Wfr over Jamoncillos 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does IH 35 Wfr over Jamoncillos Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Wfr over Jamoncillos Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Wfr over Jamoncillos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.