US Bridges

Forum Parkway over IH 35 Ml

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.35 MI N E of Loop 1604 · Structure no. 150150001607165

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
309
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forum Parkway over IH 35 Ml is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Forum Parkway over IH 35 Ml in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 309 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 76 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesForum Parkway
CrossesIH 35 Ml
Location0.35 MI N E of Loop 1604
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57261, -98.32777
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2020)
Projected traffic309 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Forum Parkway over IH 35 Ml built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forum Parkway over IH 35 Ml 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 Forum Parkway over IH 35 Ml carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Forum Parkway over IH 35 Ml?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Forum Parkway over IH 35 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.