US Bridges

IH 35 Ml over Jefferson ST

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 1.20 MI N of US 83 · Structure no. 222400001806092

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,529
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Ml over Jefferson ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Ml over Jefferson 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 43,529 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,420 by 2033. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 114 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35 Ml
CrossesJefferson ST
Location1.20 MI N of US 83
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates27.52356, -99.50309
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 inspectionNovember 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,529 (2020)
Projected traffic70,420 by 2033
Trucks18%
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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does IH 35 Ml over Jefferson ST carry?

About 43,529 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Ml over Jefferson ST?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Ml over Jefferson ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.