US Bridges

IH 35 Wfr over Carrizitos Creek

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 2.30 MI N of US 83 · Structure no. 222400001804031

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Wfr over Carrizitos Creek is a concrete slab carrying IH 35 Wfr over Carrizitos 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 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 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 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
CrossesCarrizitos Creek
Location2.30 MI N of US 83
RouteInterstate 35
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.7872, -99.42371
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic10 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 Carrizitos 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 Carrizitos 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 November 2022.

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

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is IH 35 Wfr over Carrizitos Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Wfr over Carrizitos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.