US Bridges

Priest-Mathis RD over IH 37

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 2.60 MI S of Loop 1604 · Structure no. 150150007309095

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Priest-Mathis RD over IH 37 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Priest-Mathis RD over IH 37 in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPriest-Mathis RD
CrossesIH 37
Location2.60 MI S of Loop 1604
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.18006, -98.42632
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry7: Better than 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 spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Priest-Mathis RD over IH 37 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Priest-Mathis RD over IH 37 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 Priest-Mathis RD over IH 37 carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Priest-Mathis RD over IH 37?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Priest-Mathis RD over IH 37?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.