US Bridges

FM 1472 SB DC over UPRR & IH 35 Sbfr

Fair

Webb County, Texas · Junct IH 35 & FM 1472 · Structure no. 222400001806184

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
850 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,440
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1472 SB DC over UPRR & IH 35 Sbfr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1472 SB DC over UPRR & IH 35 Sbfr in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,440 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,820 by 2033. The structure is 850 ft (259.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1472 SB DC
CrossesUPRR & IH 35 Sbfr
LocationJunct IH 35 & FM 1472
RouteState Highway 1472
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.57256, -99.50416
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length850 ft (259.1 m)
Longest span260 ft (79.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,440 (2013)
Projected traffic4,820 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 FM 1472 SB DC over UPRR & IH 35 Sbfr built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1472 SB DC over UPRR & IH 35 Sbfr 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 FM 1472 SB DC over UPRR & IH 35 Sbfr carry?

About 3,440 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1472 SB DC over UPRR & IH 35 Sbfr?

The structure is 850 ft (259.1 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1472 SB DC over UPRR & IH 35 Sbfr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.