US Bridges

IH 35 Nbml over Calton RD

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 0.90 MI N of US 59 · Structure no. 222400001806079

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,764
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Nbml over Calton RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Nbml over Calton RD in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 63 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 32,764 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,720 by 2033. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35 Nbml
CrossesCalton RD
Location0.90 MI N of US 59
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates27.54414, -99.50291
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,764 (2019)
Projected traffic48,720 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 Nbml over Calton RD built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is IH 35 Nbml over Calton RD 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does IH 35 Nbml over Calton RD carry?

About 32,764 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Nbml over Calton RD?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Nbml over Calton RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.