US Bridges

Lafayette ST over UPRR & City Streets

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 0.65 MI W of IH 35 Bus · Structure no. 222400B00575001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,325 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
9,985
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lafayette ST over UPRR & City Streets is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lafayette ST over UPRR & City Streets in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 9,985 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,979 by 2042. The structure is 1,325 ft (403.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLafayette ST
CrossesUPRR & City Streets
Location0.65 MI W of IH 35 Bus
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.53103, -99.51437
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,325 ft (403.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,985 (2023)
Projected traffic13,979 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Lafayette ST over UPRR & City Streets built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lafayette ST over UPRR & City Streets 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 Lafayette ST over UPRR & City Streets carry?

About 9,985 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lafayette ST over UPRR & City Streets?

The structure is 1,325 ft (403.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lafayette ST over UPRR & City Streets?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.