US Bridges

Solms Road over IH 35

Good

Comal County, Texas · 4.5 MI SW of FM 725 · Structure no. 150460001605119

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,070
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Solms Road over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Solms Road over IH 35 in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 64 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 3,070 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2030. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesSolms Road
CrossesIH 35
Location4.5 MI SW of FM 725
RouteCounty Highway 724
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66314, -98.16994
Functional classUrban 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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,070 (2010)
Projected traffic20 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Solms Road over IH 35 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Solms 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 2022.

How much traffic does Solms Road over IH 35 carry?

About 3,070 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Solms Road over IH 35?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Solms Road over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.