US Bridges

San Pedro Ave over IH 35 Lower Level

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.10 MI W of IH 37 · Structure no. 150150001710097

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,247
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Pedro Ave over IH 35 Lower Level is a concrete frame carrying San Pedro Ave over IH 35 Lower Level in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 17,247 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,871 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSan Pedro Ave
CrossesIH 35 Lower Level
Location1.10 MI W of IH 37
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43527, -98.49549
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,247 (2020)
Projected traffic25,871 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was San Pedro Ave over IH 35 Lower Level built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is San Pedro Ave over IH 35 Lower Level 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does San Pedro Ave over IH 35 Lower Level carry?

About 17,247 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is San Pedro Ave over IH 35 Lower Level?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns San Pedro Ave over IH 35 Lower Level?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.