US Bridges

IH 35 NB FR over Selma Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.67 MI S of Cibolo Creek · Structure no. 150150001607183

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10,121
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NB FR over Selma Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 35 NB FR over Selma Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 10,121 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,372 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35 NB FR
CrossesSelma Creek
Location0.67 MI S of Cibolo Creek
RouteInterstate 35
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57977, -98.31372
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,121 (2022)
Projected traffic14,372 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 NB FR over Selma Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 NB FR over Selma Creek 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 NB FR over Selma Creek carry?

About 10,121 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 NB FR over Selma Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 NB FR over Selma Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.