US Bridges

SP 199 over IH 37

Good

Atascosa County, Texas · 5.40 MI S of SH 97 · Structure no. 150070007310257

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SP 199 over IH 37 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SP 199 over IH 37 in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,490 by 2033. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSP 199
CrossesIH 37
Location5.40 MI S of SH 97
RouteState Highway 199
StateTexas
Coordinates28.91614, -98.43479
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2020)
Projected traffic3,490 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SP 199 over IH 37 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SP 199 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 2024.

How much traffic does SP 199 over IH 37 carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SP 199 over IH 37?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SP 199 over IH 37?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.