US Bridges

IH 35 Sbml over Conrads Lane

Good

Comal County, Texas · IH 35 Smbl over Conrad LN · Structure no. 150460001604462

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
409 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
142,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Sbml over Conrads Lane is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Sbml over Conrads Lane in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 142,800 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 190,700 by 2042. The structure is 409 ft (124.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 35 Sbml
CrossesConrads Lane
LocationIH 35 Smbl over Conrad LN
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates29.74696, -98.05791
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length409 ft (124.6 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142,800 (2022)
Projected traffic190,700 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 Sbml over Conrads Lane built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Sbml over Conrads Lane 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 Sbml over Conrads Lane carry?

About 142,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Sbml over Conrads Lane?

The structure is 409 ft (124.6 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Sbml over Conrads Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.