IH 37 SB over Salado Creek
GoodBexar County, Texas · 1.00 MI S of IH 410 · Structure no. 150150007308074
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 704 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,520
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 37 SB over Salado Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 37 SB over Salado Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 58 years old, older 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 41,520 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,455 by 2036. The structure is 704 ft (214.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 37 SB over Salado Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is IH 37 SB over Salado Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does IH 37 SB over Salado Creek carry?
About 41,520 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is IH 37 SB over Salado Creek?
The structure is 704 ft (214.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns IH 37 SB over Salado Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.