US Bridges

Schmidtke Rd. over Medina River

Good

Bandera County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of S.H. 16 · Structure no. 150100AA0142002

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schmidtke Rd. over Medina River is a concrete slab carrying Schmidtke Rd. over Medina River in Bandera County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2032. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSchmidtke Rd.
CrossesMedina River
Location0.2 MI S of S.H. 16
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBandera County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72317, -99.08008
Functional classRural 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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic210 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Schmidtke Rd. over Medina River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schmidtke Rd. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Schmidtke Rd. over Medina River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Schmidtke Rd. over Medina River?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Schmidtke Rd. over Medina River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.