US Bridges

IH 35 SB over Theo & Malone Ave

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 150150001709121

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
690 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
157,486
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 SB over Theo & Malone Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 SB over Theo & Malone Ave in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 67 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 157,486 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 220,480 by 2042. The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35 SB
CrossesTheo & Malone Ave
Location0.40 MI S of US 90
RouteInterstate 35
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.38768, -98.51217
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length690 ft (210.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157,486 (2022)
Projected traffic220,480 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 SB over Theo & Malone Ave built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is IH 35 SB over Theo & Malone Ave 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 SB over Theo & Malone Ave carry?

About 157,486 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 SB over Theo & Malone Ave?

The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 SB over Theo & Malone Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.