US Bridges

SH 16 over Medina River

Good

Bandera County, Texas · 0.55 MI W of FM 470 · Structure no. 150100029105122

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
450 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,709
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Medina River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 16 over Medina River in Bandera County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,709 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,910 by 2033. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 16
CrossesMedina River
Location0.55 MI W of FM 470
RouteState Highway 16
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73614, -99.12206
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: 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, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,709 (2023)
Projected traffic1,910 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 16 over Medina River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 16 over Medina River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Medina River carry?

About 1,709 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Medina River?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Medina River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.