US Bridges

IH 35 NB over N Prong Atascosa River

Good

Atascosa County, Texas · 0.10 MI SW of Bexar C/L · Structure no. 150070001704197

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,505
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NB over N Prong Atascosa River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 NB over N Prong Atascosa River in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 17,505 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,010 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 NB
CrossesN Prong Atascosa River
Location0.10 MI SW of Bexar C/L
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates29.23928, -98.77746
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,505 (2019)
Projected traffic22,010 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 NB over N Prong Atascosa River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 NB over N Prong Atascosa River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 NB over N Prong Atascosa River carry?

About 17,505 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 NB over N Prong Atascosa River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 NB over N Prong Atascosa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.