IH 37 SB over San Antonio River
GoodBexar County, Texas · 1.10 MI N of Loop 1604 · Structure no. 150150007309090
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,310 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,079
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 37 SB over San Antonio River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 37 SB over San Antonio River in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 57 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 17,079 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,910 by 2036. The structure is 1,310 ft (399.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 San Antonio River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is IH 37 SB over San Antonio River 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 San Antonio River carry?
About 17,079 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is IH 37 SB over San Antonio River?
The structure is 1,310 ft (399.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns IH 37 SB over San Antonio River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.