US Bridges

Brooklyn Ave over IH 35 Ml (lower Level)

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of IH 37 · Structure no. 150150001710093

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,864
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooklyn Ave over IH 35 Ml (lower Level) is a concrete frame carrying Brooklyn Ave over IH 35 Ml (lower Level) in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 4,864 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,296 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBrooklyn Ave
CrossesIH 35 Ml (lower Level)
Location0.7 MI W of IH 37
RouteCity Street 4495
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.4383, -98.48953
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,864 (2020)
Projected traffic7,296 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brooklyn Ave over IH 35 Ml (lower Level) built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooklyn Ave over IH 35 Ml (lower Level) 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 Brooklyn Ave over IH 35 Ml (lower Level) carry?

About 4,864 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Brooklyn Ave over IH 35 Ml (lower Level)?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Brooklyn Ave over IH 35 Ml (lower Level)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.