US Bridges

IH 35 Wfr over N Prong E Fk Atascosa Ri

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 6.60 MI SW of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150001703373

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,656
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Wfr over N Prong E Fk Atascosa Ri is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 Wfr over N Prong E Fk Atascosa Ri in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,656 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,972 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35 Wfr
CrossesN Prong E Fk Atascosa Ri
Location6.60 MI SW of Lp 1604
RouteInterstate 35
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.24413, -98.76907
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,656 (2022)
Projected traffic6,972 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 Wfr over N Prong E Fk Atascosa Ri built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Wfr over N Prong E Fk Atascosa Ri 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 Wfr over N Prong E Fk Atascosa Ri carry?

About 1,656 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Wfr over N Prong E Fk Atascosa Ri?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Wfr over N Prong E Fk Atascosa Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.