US Bridges

West Kirk Pl over Spur 371 & UPRR

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.3 MI SW of US 90 · Structure no. 150150002409122

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
392 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,080
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Kirk Pl over Spur 371 & UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Kirk Pl over Spur 371 & UPRR 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 5,080 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2030. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Kirk Pl
CrossesSpur 371 & UPRR
Location0.3 MI SW of US 90
RouteCity Street 8600
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39739, -98.53991
Functional classUrban Collector

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,080 (2020)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Kirk Pl over Spur 371 & UPRR built?

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

What condition is West Kirk Pl over Spur 371 & UPRR 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 West Kirk Pl over Spur 371 & UPRR carry?

About 5,080 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Kirk Pl over Spur 371 & UPRR?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns West Kirk Pl over Spur 371 & UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.