US Bridges

IH35 Sbml over Parkway

Good

Comal County, Texas · IH 35 Sbml over Parkway · Structure no. 150460001604464

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

About this bridge

IH35 Sbml over Parkway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH35 Sbml over Parkway 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 8 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 190,400 by 2042. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH35 Sbml
CrossesParkway
LocationIH 35 Sbml over Parkway
RouteInterstate 35
CountyComal County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76524, -98.04503
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142,800 (2022)
Projected traffic190,400 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 IH35 Sbml over Parkway built?

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

What condition is IH35 Sbml over Parkway 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 IH35 Sbml over Parkway carry?

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

How long is IH35 Sbml over Parkway?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns IH35 Sbml over Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.