US Bridges

IH 37 SB - Conn 1 over Newell Street

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · IH 37 SB Ramp to IH 35 SB · Structure no. 150150007308155

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
760 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
18,534
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 37 SB - Conn 1 over Newell Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 37 SB - Conn 1 over Newell Street in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 18,534 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,300 by 2030. The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesIH 37 SB - Conn 1
CrossesNewell Street
LocationIH 37 SB Ramp to IH 35 SB
RouteInterstate 37
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43997, -98.47971
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length760 ft (231.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,534 (2023)
Projected traffic97,300 by 2030
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 SB - Conn 1 over Newell Street built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is IH 37 SB - Conn 1 over Newell Street 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 SB - Conn 1 over Newell Street carry?

About 18,534 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 37 SB - Conn 1 over Newell Street?

The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IH 37 SB - Conn 1 over Newell Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.