US Bridges

Shin Oak Drive over IH 35 Mls.

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Bexar County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150001607173

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
634 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,530
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shin Oak Drive over IH 35 Mls. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shin Oak Drive over IH 35 Mls. 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 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 2,530 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2031. The structure is 634 ft (193.2 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesShin Oak Drive
CrossesIH 35 Mls.
Location0.7 MI S of Lp 1604
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56083, -98.34144
Functional classUrban 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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length634 ft (193.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,530 (2011)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shin Oak Drive over IH 35 Mls. built?

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

What condition is Shin Oak Drive over IH 35 Mls. 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 Shin Oak Drive over IH 35 Mls. carry?

About 2,530 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Shin Oak Drive over IH 35 Mls.?

The structure is 634 ft (193.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Shin Oak Drive over IH 35 Mls.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.