US Bridges

FM 3009 over IH 35

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 2.0 MI North of Bexar C/L · Structure no. 150950001606142

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,720
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3009 over IH 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3009 over IH 35 in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 25,720 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,010 by 2033. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3009
CrossesIH 35
Location2.0 MI North of Bexar C/L
RouteState Highway 3009
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59998, -98.27692
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,720 (2013)
Projected traffic36,010 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3009 over IH 35 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is FM 3009 over IH 35 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3009 over IH 35 carry?

About 25,720 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 3009 over IH 35?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3009 over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.