US Bridges

Lexington Ave over IH 35 Lower Level

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.90 MI W of IH 37 · Structure no. 150150001710095

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
309
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lexington Ave over IH 35 Lower Level is a concrete frame carrying Lexington Ave over IH 35 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 309 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLexington Ave
CrossesIH 35 Lower Level
Location0.90 MI W of IH 37
RouteCity Street 225
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43654, -98.49252
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2020)
Projected traffic309 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Lexington Ave over IH 35 Lower Level built?

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

What condition is Lexington Ave over IH 35 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 Lexington Ave over IH 35 Lower Level carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lexington Ave over IH 35 Lower Level?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Lexington Ave over IH 35 Lower Level?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.