US Bridges

IH 35 Ml over IH 35 Connectors

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · IH 35 & IH 37 Interchange · Structure no. 150150001710317

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,219 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
144,783
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Ml over IH 35 Connectors is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Ml over IH 35 Connectors in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 144,783 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 202,696 by 2042. The structure is 1,219 ft (371.6 m) long and 94 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35 Ml
CrossesIH 35 Connectors
LocationIH 35 & IH 37 Interchange
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43846, -98.47522
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+12 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,219 ft (371.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144,783 (2022)
Projected traffic202,696 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 35 Ml over IH 35 Connectors built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is IH 35 Ml over IH 35 Connectors 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 Ml over IH 35 Connectors carry?

About 144,783 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Ml over IH 35 Connectors?

The structure is 1,219 ft (371.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Ml over IH 35 Connectors?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.