US Bridges

LP20 EB to IH35 NB over IH 35

Fair

Webb County, Texas · @ JCT IH 35 & Lp 20 · Structure no. 222400001806177

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
4,201 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
5,838
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LP20 EB to IH35 NB over IH 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LP20 EB to IH35 NB over IH 35 in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,838 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2033. The structure is 4,201 ft (1,280.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesLP20 EB to IH35 NB
CrossesIH 35
Location@ JCT IH 35 & Lp 20
RouteState Highway 20
StateTexas
Coordinates27.60666, -99.50216
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+21 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length4,201 ft (1,280.5 m)
Longest span242 ft (73.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,838 (2023)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 LP20 EB to IH35 NB over IH 35 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is LP20 EB to IH35 NB 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 2024.

How much traffic does LP20 EB to IH35 NB over IH 35 carry?

About 5,838 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is LP20 EB to IH35 NB over IH 35?

The structure is 4,201 ft (1,280.5 m) long with a longest span of 242 ft (73.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns LP20 EB to IH35 NB over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.