Patterson Street over Medina River
PoorPosted for loadBandera County, Texas · 0.2 Mile South of S.H. 16 · Structure no. 150100AA0188001
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 72 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Patterson Street over Medina River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Patterson Street over Medina River in Bandera County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 38 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Patterson Street over Medina River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Patterson Street over Medina River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Patterson Street over Medina River carry?
About 38 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Patterson Street over Medina River?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Patterson Street over Medina River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.