US Bridges

IH 35 SB Ml over Schmidt Street

Fair

Comal County, Texas · IH 35 @ Schmidt Street · Structure no. 150460001605209

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
361 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54,997
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 SB Ml over Schmidt Street is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 35 SB Ml over Schmidt Street in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 54,997 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,290 by 2030. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35 SB Ml
CrossesSchmidt Street
LocationIH 35 @ Schmidt Street
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68247, -98.14294
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,997 (2019)
Projected traffic57,290 by 2030
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SB Ml over Schmidt Street built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 SB Ml over Schmidt Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does IH 35 SB Ml over Schmidt Street carry?

About 54,997 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 SB Ml over Schmidt Street?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 SB Ml over Schmidt Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.