US Bridges

FM 1472 NB DC over IH 35 Ml; Sbfr & UPRR

Good

Webb County, Texas · Junction IH 35 & FM 1472 · Structure no. 222400001806027

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,129 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
37,990
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1472 NB DC over IH 35 Ml; Sbfr & UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1472 NB DC over IH 35 Ml; Sbfr & UPRR in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 37,990 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,186 by 2042. The structure is 1,129 ft (344.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 1472 NB DC
CrossesIH 35 Ml; Sbfr & UPRR
LocationJunction IH 35 & FM 1472
RouteState Highway 1472
StateTexas
Coordinates27.57278, -99.50382
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,129 ft (344.1 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,990 (2023)
Projected traffic53,186 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FM 1472 NB DC over IH 35 Ml; Sbfr & UPRR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1472 NB DC over IH 35 Ml; Sbfr & UPRR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1472 NB DC over IH 35 Ml; Sbfr & UPRR carry?

About 37,990 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1472 NB DC over IH 35 Ml; Sbfr & UPRR?

The structure is 1,129 ft (344.1 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1472 NB DC over IH 35 Ml; Sbfr & UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.