US Bridges

IH 35 NB over W Martin ST

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Bexar County, Texas · 1.10 MI N of SP 536 · Structure no. 150150001710378

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67,739
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NB over W Martin ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 NB over W Martin ST in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 67,739 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,834 by 2042. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35 NB
CrossesW Martin ST
Location1.10 MI N of SP 536
RouteInterstate 35
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.42982, -98.50055
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,739 (2022)
Projected traffic94,834 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 NB over W Martin ST built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 NB over W Martin ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 NB over W Martin ST carry?

About 67,739 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 NB over W Martin ST?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 NB over W Martin ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.