US Bridges

IH 37 NB over US 281A Conn

Good

Atascosa County, Texas · 2.00 MI NW of FM 791 · Structure no. 150070007305160

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,309
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 37 NB over US 281A Conn is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 37 NB over US 281A Conn in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 14,309 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,820 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 37 NB
CrossesUS 281A Conn
Location2.00 MI NW of FM 791
RouteInterstate 37
StateTexas
Coordinates28.78269, -98.31502
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,309 (2019)
Projected traffic21,820 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 37 NB over US 281A Conn built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 37 NB over US 281A Conn 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 2022.

How much traffic does IH 37 NB over US 281A Conn carry?

About 14,309 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IH 37 NB over US 281A Conn?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 37 NB over US 281A Conn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.