US Bridges

IH 35 Sbml over Division Ave

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 150150001709125

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
480 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
78,838
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Sbml over Division Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Sbml over Division Ave in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 65 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 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 78,838 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,182 by 2042. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35 Sbml
CrossesDivision Ave
Location0.9 MI S of US 90
RouteInterstate 35
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.37956, -98.51317
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,838 (2022)
Projected traffic96,182 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$44,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 Sbml over Division Ave built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is IH 35 Sbml over Division 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 Sbml over Division Ave carry?

About 78,838 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Sbml over Division Ave?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Sbml over Division Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.