US Bridges

Lp 13 over UP RR & Local Streets

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 4.8 MI SE of US 90 · Structure no. 150150052103002

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,254 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
24,207
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 13 over UP RR & Local Streets is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 13 over UP RR & Local Streets in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1962, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 24,207 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,420 by 2033. The structure is 1,254 ft (382.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 13
CrossesUP RR & Local Streets
Location4.8 MI SE of US 90
RouteState Highway 13
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.36047, -98.57111
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+19 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length1,254 ft (382.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,207 (2023)
Projected traffic31,420 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$264,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 13 over UP RR & Local Streets built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Lp 13 over UP RR & Local Streets 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 13 over UP RR & Local Streets carry?

About 24,207 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lp 13 over UP RR & Local Streets?

The structure is 1,254 ft (382.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 13 over UP RR & Local Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.