US Bridges

County Road over IH 35

Good

Comal County, Texas · 6.8 MI N of SH 46 · Structure no. 150460001604147

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,780
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over IH 35 in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 1,780 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2031. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesIH 35
Location6.8 MI N of SH 46
RouteCounty Highway 331
CountyComal County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77851, -98.03532
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,780 (2011)
Projected traffic300 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$831,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over IH 35 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is County Road over IH 35 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over IH 35 carry?

About 1,780 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is County Road over IH 35?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.