US Bridges

IH 35 Ml over Chicago ST & Ugarte ST

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of US 59 · Structure no. 222400001806087

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
802 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
59,067
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Ml over Chicago ST & Ugarte ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Ml over Chicago ST & Ugarte ST in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 60 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 59,067 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,440 by 2033. The structure is 802 ft (244.5 m) long and 116 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35 Ml
CrossesChicago ST & Ugarte ST
Location0.40 MI N of US 59
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates27.53661, -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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length802 ft (244.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,067 (2020)
Projected traffic97,440 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 Chicago ST & Ugarte ST built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is IH 35 Ml over Chicago ST & Ugarte ST 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 Ml over Chicago ST & Ugarte ST carry?

About 59,067 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Ml over Chicago ST & Ugarte ST?

The structure is 802 ft (244.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Ml over Chicago ST & Ugarte ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.