US Bridges

IH 35 SB Conn over North Flores

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.10 MI W of IH 37 · Structure no. 150150001710368

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
394 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
135,478
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 SB Conn over North Flores is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 SB Conn over North Flores 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 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35 SB Conn
CrossesNorth Flores
Location1.10 MI W of IH 37
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43363, -98.49829
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135,478 (2022)
Projected traffic189,669 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Conn over North Flores built?

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

What condition is IH 35 SB Conn over North Flores 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 Conn over North Flores carry?

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

How long is IH 35 SB Conn over North Flores?

The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 SB Conn over North Flores?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.