US Bridges

Fischer RD over IH 35

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.80 MI S of IH 410 · Structure no. 150150001702269

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
309
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fischer RD over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fischer RD over IH 35 in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesFischer RD
CrossesIH 35
Location0.80 MI S of IH 410
RouteCity Street 2165
StateTexas
Coordinates29.31008, -98.61615
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2022)
Projected traffic309 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fischer RD over IH 35 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fischer RD 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 Fischer RD over IH 35 carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fischer RD over IH 35?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Fischer RD over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.