SH 97 WB over IH 37
GoodAtascosa County, Texas · 4.00 MI S of FM 3006 · Structure no. 150070007310245
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 304 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,100
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 97 WB over IH 37 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 97 WB over IH 37 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 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,940 by 2033. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 97 WB over IH 37 built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 97 WB over IH 37 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 SH 97 WB over IH 37 carry?
About 7,100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SH 97 WB over IH 37?
The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 97 WB over IH 37?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.