US Bridges

IH 35 NB FR over Salado Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 3.50 MI E of IH 37/US 281 · Structure no. 150150001710179

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,862
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NB FR over Salado Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 NB FR over Salado Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 7,862 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,007 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35 NB FR
CrossesSalado Creek
Location3.50 MI E of IH 37/US 281
RouteInterstate 35
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44978, -98.42273
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,862 (2022)
Projected traffic11,007 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 NB FR over Salado Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is IH 35 NB FR 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 NB FR over Salado Creek carry?

About 7,862 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 NB FR over Salado Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 NB FR over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.