US Bridges

Old Frio City RD over Spur 371

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.00 MI W of US 90 · Structure no. 150150002409121

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,525
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Frio City RD over Spur 371 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Frio City 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 8,525 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2038. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Frio City RD
CrossesSpur 371
Location1.00 MI W of US 90
RouteCity Street 2965
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.38894, -98.54594
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,525 (2019)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$513,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Frio City RD over Spur 371 built?

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

What condition is Old Frio City 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 Old Frio City RD over Spur 371 carry?

About 8,525 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Frio City RD over Spur 371?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Old Frio City RD over Spur 371?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.