US Bridges

IH 37 SB over Cesar Chavez Blvd

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.40 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 150150007308148

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60,072
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 37 SB over Cesar Chavez Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 37 SB over Cesar Chavez Blvd in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 60,072 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,570 by 2033. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 37 SB
CrossesCesar Chavez Blvd
Location1.40 MI N of IH 10
RouteInterstate 37
StateTexas
Coordinates29.41424, -98.48047
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,072 (2019)
Projected traffic72,570 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 37 SB over Cesar Chavez Blvd built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 37 SB over Cesar Chavez Blvd 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 2022.

How much traffic does IH 37 SB over Cesar Chavez Blvd carry?

About 60,072 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 37 SB over Cesar Chavez Blvd?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns IH 37 SB over Cesar Chavez Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.