US Bridges

IH 37 NB over Old US 181/SPUR 122

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.10 MI S of IH 410 · Structure no. 150150007308177

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,052
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 37 NB over Old US 181/SPUR 122 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 37 NB over Old US 181/SPUR 122 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 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 42,052 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,455 by 2036. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 37 NB
CrossesOld US 181/SPUR 122
Location1.10 MI S of IH 410
RouteInterstate 37
StateTexas
Coordinates29.31568, -98.40631
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,052 (2019)
Projected traffic58,455 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 37 NB over Old US 181/SPUR 122 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is IH 37 NB over Old US 181/SPUR 122 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 NB over Old US 181/SPUR 122 carry?

About 42,052 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 37 NB over Old US 181/SPUR 122?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns IH 37 NB over Old US 181/SPUR 122?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.