US Bridges

IH 35 SB over IH 10 Connectors

Good

Bexar County, Texas · IH 35 @ IH 10 · Structure no. 150150001709240

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
173,066
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 SB over IH 10 Connectors is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 SB over IH 10 Connectors in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 58 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 173,066 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 242,292 by 2042. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 SB
CrossesIH 10 Connectors
LocationIH 35 @ IH 10
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39626, -98.51132
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173,066 (2022)
Projected traffic242,292 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$28,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 SB over IH 10 Connectors built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is IH 35 SB over IH 10 Connectors 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 SB over IH 10 Connectors carry?

About 173,066 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 SB over IH 10 Connectors?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 SB over IH 10 Connectors?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.