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Comal County, TX · Structure #150460001605062

IH 35 ML & FR

IH 35 ML & FR in 3.5 MI SW Of Fm 725, Comal County, Texas received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1957, the bridge carries 132K vehicles daily on IH 35 ML & FR over Dry Creek. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
132K
Daily Traffic
1957
Year Built
10.4m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
IH 35 ML & FR
Crosses Over
Dry Creek
State
Texas
County
Comal County
Location
3.5 MI SW Of Fm 725
Year Built
1957
Reconstructed
2001
Age
69 years
Daily Traffic
132,036
Lanes
13
Length
10.4 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
150460001605062

About This Bridge

IH 35 ML & FR is a 69-year-old bridge located 3.5 MI SW Of Fm 725 in Comal County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 35 ML & FR over Dry Creek with 13 traffic lanes, handling approximately 132K vehicles per day. Built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2001, the structure spans 10.4 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

3.5 MI SW Of Fm 725, Comal County, Texas

29.670419, -98.159822

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Frequently Asked Questions

IH 35 ML & FR has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

IH 35 ML & FR was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2001, making it 69 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

IH 35 ML & FR carries approximately 132K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 13 traffic lanes. It is 10.4 meters long and located on IH 35 ML & FR in 3.5 MI SW Of Fm 725, Comal County, Texas.

Yes, IH 35 ML & FR is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

IH 35 ML & FR is located 3.5 MI SW Of Fm 725 in Comal County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 35 ML & FR over Dry Creek. Its coordinates are 29.670419, -98.159822. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

IH 35 ML & FR carries IH 35 ML & FR over Dry Creek. The bridge is 10.4 meters long and was built in 1957, with reconstruction in 2001.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.