US Bridges

IH 35 Sbml over Jaboncillo Creek

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 0.45 MI S of Lasalle C/L · Structure no. 222400001803145

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,310
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Sbml over Jaboncillo Creek is a concrete slab carrying IH 35 Sbml over Jaboncillo Creek 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 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 10,310 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,780 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 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 Sbml
CrossesJaboncillo Creek
Location0.45 MI S of Lasalle C/L
RouteInterstate 35
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.02566, -99.35949
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,310 (2019)
Projected traffic13,780 by 2038
Trucks21%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 Sbml over Jaboncillo Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 35 Sbml over Jaboncillo 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 Sbml over Jaboncillo Creek carry?

About 10,310 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Sbml over Jaboncillo Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Sbml over Jaboncillo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.