IH 35 SB over Elm Creek Relief
FairBexar County, Texas · 2.60 MI SW of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150001703102
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52,065
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 35 SB over Elm Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 SB over Elm Creek Relief in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 52,065 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,891 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 35 SB over Elm Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 35 SB over Elm Creek Relief 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 SB over Elm Creek Relief carry?
About 52,065 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is IH 35 SB over Elm Creek Relief?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns IH 35 SB over Elm Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.