US Bridges

IH 35 Ml over Del Mar Blvd

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 2.50 MI N of US 59 · Structure no. 222400001806085

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74,048
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Ml over Del Mar Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Ml over Del Mar Blvd in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 74,048 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,667 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 140 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35 Ml
CrossesDel Mar Blvd
Location2.50 MI N of US 59
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates27.567, -99.50304
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,048 (2023)
Projected traffic103,667 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 Ml over Del Mar Blvd built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is IH 35 Ml over Del Mar Blvd 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 Ml over Del Mar Blvd carry?

About 74,048 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Ml over Del Mar Blvd?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Ml over Del Mar Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.