US Bridges

S New Braunfels Av over IH 37

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.65 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 150150007308048

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
380 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,720
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S New Braunfels Av over IH 37 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S New Braunfels Av over IH 37 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 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 13,720 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2032. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS New Braunfels Av
CrossesIH 37
Location1.65 MI S of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.37686, -98.46117
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,720 (2010)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$48,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S New Braunfels Av over IH 37 built?

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

What condition is S New Braunfels Av over IH 37 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 S New Braunfels Av over IH 37 carry?

About 13,720 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is S New Braunfels Av over IH 37?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns S New Braunfels Av over IH 37?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.