US Bridges

IH 37 NB over Fair Ave

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.90 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 150150007308046

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
71,428
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 37 NB over Fair Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 37 NB over Fair Ave in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 71,428 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,999 by 2042. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 37 NB
CrossesFair Ave
Location0.90 MI S of IH 10
RouteInterstate 37
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.38423, -98.4694
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,428 (2023)
Projected traffic99,999 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 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 37 NB over Fair Ave built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 37 NB over Fair Ave 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 37 NB over Fair Ave carry?

About 71,428 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 37 NB over Fair Ave?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH 37 NB over Fair Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.