US Bridges

Cupples RD over Spur 371

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.30 MI SW of US 90 · Structure no. 150150002409118

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,735
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cupples RD over Spur 371 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cupples RD over Spur 371 in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 22,735 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2030. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCupples RD
CrossesSpur 371
Location1.30 MI SW of US 90
RouteCity Street 8565
StateTexas
Coordinates29.38701, -98.5505
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,735 (2015)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cupples RD over Spur 371 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cupples RD over Spur 371 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cupples RD over Spur 371 carry?

About 22,735 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cupples RD over Spur 371?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Cupples RD over Spur 371?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.