US Bridges

IH 35 NB Conn E over IH 35 Nbfr & SPRR

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.90 MI NW of IH 10 · Structure no. 150150001710319

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
464 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,591
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NB Conn E over IH 35 Nbfr & SPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 NB Conn E over IH 35 Nbfr & SPRR in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 61 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 19,591 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,509 by 2042. The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 NB Conn E
CrossesIH 35 Nbfr & SPRR
Location1.90 MI NW of IH 10
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates29.45484, -98.41195
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length464 ft (141.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,591 (2022)
Projected traffic23,509 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 NB Conn E over IH 35 Nbfr & SPRR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is IH 35 NB Conn E over IH 35 Nbfr & SPRR 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 Conn E over IH 35 Nbfr & SPRR carry?

About 19,591 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 NB Conn E over IH 35 Nbfr & SPRR?

The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 NB Conn E over IH 35 Nbfr & SPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.