US Bridges

IH 35 Wfr over Elm Creek Relief

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 2.60 MI SW of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150001703280

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,131
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Wfr over Elm Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 Wfr over Elm Creek Relief 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 3,131 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,383 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 Wfr
CrossesElm Creek Relief
Location2.60 MI SW of Lp 1604
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates29.26336, -98.70589
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,131 (2022)
Projected traffic4,383 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Relief built?

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

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

About 3,131 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Wfr over Elm Creek Relief?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Wfr over Elm Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.