US Bridges

IH 35 Nbml over IH 35 Bus

Good

Webb County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of Lasalle C/L · Structure no. 222400001803143

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,282
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Nbml over IH 35 Bus is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Nbml over IH 35 Bus in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,282 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,780 by 2038. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35 Nbml
CrossesIH 35 Bus
Location0.10 MI S of Lasalle C/L
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates28.02978, -99.35756
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,282 (2019)
Projected traffic13,780 by 2038
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 Nbml over IH 35 Bus built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Nbml over IH 35 Bus in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does IH 35 Nbml over IH 35 Bus carry?

About 10,282 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Nbml over IH 35 Bus?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Nbml over IH 35 Bus?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.