US Bridges

IH 35 over Draw

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 7.15 MI N of US 83 · Structure no. 222400001804060

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,495
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 over Draw in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 67 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 16,495 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,700 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 257 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35
CrossesDraw
Location7.15 MI N of US 83
RouteInterstate 35
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.85386, -99.40386
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width257 ft (78.3 m)
Roadway width133 ft (40.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,495 (2020)
Projected traffic23,700 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 over Draw built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is IH 35 over Draw 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 over Draw carry?

About 16,495 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 over Draw?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 257 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.