FM 2537 over Palo Blanco Creek
GoodBexar County, Texas · 0.40 MI NW of US 281 · Structure no. 150150244101002
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,203
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2537 over Palo Blanco Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2537 over Palo Blanco Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 1,203 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 FM 2537 over Palo Blanco Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 2537 over Palo Blanco Creek 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 FM 2537 over Palo Blanco Creek carry?
About 1,203 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 2537 over Palo Blanco Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2537 over Palo Blanco Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.