US Bridges

Cibolo Valley DR over IH 35

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 2.9 MI N of Bexar C/L · Structure no. 150950001606207

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cibolo Valley DR over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cibolo Valley DR over IH 35 in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2029. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCibolo Valley DR
CrossesIH 35
Location2.9 MI N of Bexar C/L
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60943, -98.26715
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2011)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cibolo Valley DR over IH 35 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cibolo Valley DR 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 2022.

How much traffic does Cibolo Valley DR over IH 35 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cibolo Valley DR over IH 35?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Cibolo Valley DR over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.