US Bridges

IH 37 SB over FM 1784

Fair

Atascosa County, Texas · 2.40 MI N of FM 3006 · Structure no. 150070007310228

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,940
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 37 SB over FM 1784 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 37 SB over FM 1784 in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 17,940 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,810 by 2033. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 37 SB
CrossesFM 1784
Location2.40 MI N of FM 3006
RouteInterstate 37
StateTexas
Coordinates29.087, -98.43307
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,940 (2019)
Projected traffic20,810 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 37 SB over FM 1784 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 37 SB over FM 1784 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 2022.

How much traffic does IH 37 SB over FM 1784 carry?

About 17,940 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IH 37 SB over FM 1784?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 37 SB over FM 1784?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.