US Bridges

Schertz Parkway over IH 35

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 1.1 MI N of Bexar CO LN · Structure no. 150950001606196

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,625
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schertz Parkway over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schertz Parkway over IH 35 in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 14,625 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 92 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSchertz Parkway
CrossesIH 35
Location1.1 MI N of Bexar CO LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59307, -98.29015
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,625 (2020)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schertz Parkway over IH 35 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schertz Parkway 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Schertz Parkway over IH 35 carry?

About 14,625 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Schertz Parkway over IH 35?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Schertz Parkway over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.