US Bridges

IH 35 Nbml over York Creek

Fair

Comal County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of FM 1102 · Structure no. 150460001604057

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
63,085
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Nbml over York Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 35 Nbml over York Creek in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 68 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 63,085 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,420 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 Nbml
CrossesYork Creek
Location0.1 MI N of FM 1102
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79196, -98.0239
Functional classRural 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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,085 (2019)
Projected traffic53,420 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 Nbml over York Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is IH 35 Nbml over York Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 Nbml over York Creek carry?

About 63,085 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Nbml over York Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Nbml over York Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.