IH 35 SB Ml over Salado Creek
FairBexar County, Texas · 3.50 MI E of IH 37/US 281 · Structure no. 150150001710170
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 604 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125,425
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 35 SB Ml over Salado Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 SB Ml over Salado Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 63 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 125,425 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 175,595 by 2042. The structure is 604 ft (184.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 35 SB Ml over Salado Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is IH 35 SB Ml over Salado Creek 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 IH 35 SB Ml over Salado Creek carry?
About 125,425 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IH 35 SB Ml over Salado Creek?
The structure is 604 ft (184.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns IH 35 SB Ml over Salado Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.