US Bridges

IH 37 SB over SP RR

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.90 MI S of Loop 122 · Structure no. 150150007308083

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,407
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 37 SB over SP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 37 SB over SP RR in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1967, 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 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 22,407 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,370 by 2036. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 37 SB
CrossesSP RR
Location1.90 MI S of Loop 122
RouteInterstate 37
StateTexas
Coordinates29.28993, -98.39548
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,407 (2016)
Projected traffic31,370 by 2036
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 SB over SP RR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 37 SB over SP RR 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 2022.

How much traffic does IH 37 SB over SP RR carry?

About 22,407 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IH 37 SB over SP RR?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 37 SB over SP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.