US Bridges

IH 35 Nbml over FM 725

Good

Comal County, Texas · 1.5 MI SW of SH 46 · Structure no. 150460001605224

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64,869
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Nbml over FM 725 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Nbml over FM 725 in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 64,869 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,340 by 2030. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 84 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35 Nbml
CrossesFM 725
Location1.5 MI SW of SH 46
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69176, -98.11005
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,869 (2019)
Projected traffic50,340 by 2030
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure5
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 Nbml over FM 725 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Nbml over FM 725 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 Nbml over FM 725 carry?

About 64,869 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Nbml over FM 725?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Nbml over FM 725?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.