US Bridges

Carrier Drive over IH 35 Main Lanes

Good

Webb County, Texas · 5.27 MI N of Lp 20 · Structure no. 222400001805175

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carrier Drive over IH 35 Main Lanes is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carrier Drive over IH 35 Main Lanes in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2031. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCarrier Drive
CrossesIH 35 Main Lanes
Location5.27 MI N of Lp 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.67833, -99.46711
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2011)
Projected traffic500 by 2031
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Carrier Drive over IH 35 Main Lanes built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carrier Drive over IH 35 Main Lanes 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 Carrier Drive over IH 35 Main Lanes carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Carrier Drive over IH 35 Main Lanes?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Carrier Drive over IH 35 Main Lanes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.