US Bridges

IH 35 Wfr over Elm Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 2.50 MI SW of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150001703278

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
632
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Wfr over Elm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 35 Wfr over Elm Creek 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 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 632 vehicles a day, projected to reach 810 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 Wfr
CrossesElm Creek
Location2.50 MI SW of Lp 1604
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates29.26395, -98.70439
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic632 (2023)
Projected traffic810 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 Wfr over Elm Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 35 Wfr 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 Wfr over Elm Creek carry?

About 632 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is IH 35 Wfr over Elm Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Wfr over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.