US Bridges

IH 35 Efr over York Creek

Fair

Comal County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of FM 1102 · Structure no. 150460001604146

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,973
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Efr over York Creek is a concrete slab carrying IH 35 Efr over York Creek in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 60 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 3,973 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,660 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35 Efr
CrossesYork Creek
Location0.1 MI S of FM 1102
RouteInterstate 35
CountyComal County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79162, -98.02372
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,973 (2021)
Projected traffic1,660 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$342,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 Efr over York Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is IH 35 Efr 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 Efr over York Creek carry?

About 3,973 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is IH 35 Efr over York Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Efr over York Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.