US Bridges

SH 132 over IH 35 Ml

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · SH 132 at IH 35 · Structure no. 150150001703196

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
332 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,406
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 132 over IH 35 Ml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 132 over IH 35 Ml in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4,406 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,050 by 2042. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesSH 132
CrossesIH 35 Ml
LocationSH 132 at IH 35
RouteState Highway 132
StateTexas
Coordinates29.24106, -98.77515
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,406 (2022)
Projected traffic7,050 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$992,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 132 over IH 35 Ml built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 132 over IH 35 Ml 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 SH 132 over IH 35 Ml carry?

About 4,406 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 132 over IH 35 Ml?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 132 over IH 35 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.