US Bridges

IH 35 Sbml over Carrizitos Creek

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 2.30 MI N of US 83 · Structure no. 222400001804151

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,869
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Sbml over Carrizitos Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 35 Sbml over Carrizitos Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 9,869 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,850 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 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
CrossesCarrizitos Creek
Location2.30 MI N of US 83
RouteInterstate 35
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.78723, -99.42344
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,869 (2019)
Projected traffic11,850 by 2033
Trucks25%
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 Carrizitos Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

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

About 9,869 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Sbml over Carrizitos Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Sbml over Carrizitos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.