US Bridges

New Braunfels Ave over IH 35

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of IH 37/US 281 · Structure no. 150150001710393

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,960
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Braunfels Ave over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Braunfels Ave over IH 35 in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 6,960 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,900 by 2037. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 91 ft wide.

CarriesNew Braunfels Ave
CrossesIH 35
Location1.0 MI E of IH 37/US 281
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43807, -98.46105
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,960 (2010)
Projected traffic25,900 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 New Braunfels Ave over IH 35 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Braunfels Ave over IH 35 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 2022.

How much traffic does New Braunfels Ave over IH 35 carry?

About 6,960 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is New Braunfels Ave over IH 35?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns New Braunfels Ave over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.