IH 37 Wfr over UPRR
FairAtascosa County, Texas · 2.30 MI NW of FM 791 · Structure no. 150070007305013
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 179 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 37 Wfr over UPRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 37 Wfr over UPRR in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 100 years old, older 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2033. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 37 Wfr over UPRR built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.
What condition is IH 37 Wfr 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does IH 37 Wfr over UPRR carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is IH 37 Wfr over UPRR?
The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns IH 37 Wfr over UPRR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.