US Bridges

Olympia Pkwy over IH 35

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.16 MI S of Cibolo Creek · Structure no. 150150001607096

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
305 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,710
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olympia Pkwy over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Olympia Pkwy over IH 35 in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 7,710 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,565 by 2042. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOlympia Pkwy
CrossesIH 35
Location1.16 MI S of Cibolo Creek
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57745, -98.32121
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,710 (2022)
Projected traffic11,565 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Olympia Pkwy over IH 35 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olympia Pkwy over IH 35 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 Olympia Pkwy over IH 35 carry?

About 7,710 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Olympia Pkwy over IH 35?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Olympia Pkwy over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.