US Bridges

IH 35 SB Elev Ml over San Pedro to Brooklyn Av

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · Downtown Y · Structure no. 150150001710359

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
4,633 ft
39 main spans
Daily traffic
135,478
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 SB Elev Ml over San Pedro to Brooklyn Av is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying IH 35 SB Elev Ml over San Pedro to Brooklyn Av in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 5 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 135,478 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 189,669 by 2042. The structure is 4,633 ft (1,412.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 SB Elev Ml
CrossesSan Pedro to Brooklyn Av
LocationDowntown Y
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43577, -98.49482
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans39 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,633 ft (1,412.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135,478 (2022)
Projected traffic189,669 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 SB Elev Ml over San Pedro to Brooklyn Av built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 SB Elev Ml over San Pedro to Brooklyn Av 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 SB Elev Ml over San Pedro to Brooklyn Av carry?

About 135,478 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 SB Elev Ml over San Pedro to Brooklyn Av?

The structure is 4,633 ft (1,412.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 SB Elev Ml over San Pedro to Brooklyn Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.