US Bridges

Tres Equis Blvd over IH 35 Ml

Good

Webb County, Texas · 1.31 MI N of Loop 20 · Structure no. 222400001806176

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tres Equis Blvd over IH 35 Ml is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tres Equis Blvd over IH 35 Ml in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2033. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTres Equis Blvd
CrossesIH 35 Ml
Location1.31 MI N of Loop 20
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates27.62593, -99.48955
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2013)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Tres Equis Blvd over IH 35 Ml built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tres Equis Blvd over IH 35 Ml in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Tres Equis Blvd over IH 35 Ml carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tres Equis Blvd over IH 35 Ml?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Tres Equis Blvd over IH 35 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.