US Bridges

IH 35 Nbml over Starlight Terrace

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 3.77 MI S of SH 218 · Structure no. 150150001607156

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
206,621
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Nbml over Starlight Terrace is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Nbml over Starlight Terrace in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 206,621 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 289,269 by 2042. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35 Nbml
CrossesStarlight Terrace
Location3.77 MI S of SH 218
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53323, -98.38945
Functional classUrban 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206,621 (2022)
Projected traffic289,269 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 35 Nbml over Starlight Terrace built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Nbml over Starlight Terrace 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 IH 35 Nbml over Starlight Terrace carry?

About 206,621 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Nbml over Starlight Terrace?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Nbml over Starlight Terrace?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.