US Bridges

Pearsall RD over IH 35

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 5.2 MI SW of FM 1604 · Structure no. 150150001703282

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearsall RD over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pearsall RD over IH 35 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2040. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPearsall RD
CrossesIH 35
Location5.2 MI SW of FM 1604
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.24999, -98.74687
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2020)
Projected traffic101 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pearsall RD over IH 35 built?

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

What condition is Pearsall RD over IH 35 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 Pearsall RD over IH 35 carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Pearsall RD over IH 35?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pearsall RD over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.