US Bridges

IH 35 Wfr North over Right of Way @ SH 255

Good

Webb County, Texas · 5.30 MI N of US 83 · Structure no. 222400001804172

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
902 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Wfr North over Right of Way @ SH 255 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Wfr North over Right of Way @ SH 255 in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2033. The structure is 902 ft (274.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIH 35 Wfr North
CrossesRight of Way @ SH 255
Location5.30 MI N of US 83
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates27.82894, -99.4112
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length902 ft (274.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2013)
Projected traffic80 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Wfr North over Right of Way @ SH 255 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Wfr North over Right of Way @ SH 255 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does IH 35 Wfr North over Right of Way @ SH 255 carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Wfr North over Right of Way @ SH 255?

The structure is 902 ft (274.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Wfr North over Right of Way @ SH 255?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.