IH 35 NB over Elm Creek
GoodBexar County, Texas · 2.50 MI SW of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150001703050
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 143 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52,065
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 35 NB over Elm Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying IH 35 NB over Elm Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 91 years old, older 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 52,065 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,891 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 35 NB over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is IH 35 NB over Elm Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does IH 35 NB over Elm Creek carry?
About 52,065 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is IH 35 NB over Elm Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns IH 35 NB over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.