US Bridges

Business 35 over Guadalupe River

Fair

Comal County, Texas · 0.2 MI SW of Seguin Ave · Structure no. 150460001611016

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
818 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,330
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Business 35 over Guadalupe River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Business 35 over Guadalupe River in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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 13,330 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,670 by 2033. The structure is 818 ft (249.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBusiness 35
CrossesGuadalupe River
Location0.2 MI SW of Seguin Ave
RouteState Highway 35
CountyComal County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69428, -98.10726
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+5 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length818 ft (249.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,330 (2013)
Projected traffic18,670 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$81,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Business 35 over Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Business 35 over Guadalupe River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Business 35 over Guadalupe River carry?

About 13,330 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Business 35 over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 818 ft (249.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Business 35 over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.