US Bridges

FM 482 over IH 35

Good

Comal County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of Guadalupe C/L · Structure no. 150460001605136

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,460
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 482 over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 482 over IH 35 in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 1,460 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2033. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 482
CrossesIH 35
Location0.4 MI N of Guadalupe C/L
RouteState Highway 482
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61675, -98.25693
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 geometry7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 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 traffic1,460 (2013)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 482 over IH 35 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is FM 482 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 FM 482 over IH 35 carry?

About 1,460 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 482 over IH 35?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 482 over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.