US Bridges

Carriers Drive over UPRR

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 222400B00189001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,248
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carriers Drive over UPRR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carriers Drive over UPRR 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 16,248 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,500 by 2033. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCarriers Drive
CrossesUPRR
Location0.1 MI E of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.6783, -99.4671
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,248 (2024)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Carriers Drive over UPRR built?

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

What condition is Carriers Drive over UPRR 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 Carriers Drive over UPRR carry?

About 16,248 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Carriers Drive over UPRR?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Carriers Drive over UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.