US Bridges

Washington ST over IH 35

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of US 83 · Structure no. 222400001806147

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,520
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington ST over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Washington ST over IH 35 in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 8,520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,520 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington ST
CrossesIH 35
Location0.10 MI N of US 83
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.50871, -99.5031
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,520 (2013)
Projected traffic18,520 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Washington ST over IH 35 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington ST over IH 35 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 Washington ST over IH 35 carry?

About 8,520 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Washington ST over IH 35?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Washington ST over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.