US Bridges

Elmendorf Lavernia over Calaveras Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of Stuart RD · Structure no. 150150AA0571002

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
394
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elmendorf Lavernia over Calaveras Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Elmendorf Lavernia over Calaveras Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 99 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 394 vehicles a day, projected to reach 720 by 2027. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesElmendorf Lavernia
CrossesCalaveras Creek
Location0.70 MI W of Stuart RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.26931, -98.29787
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic394 (2020)
Projected traffic720 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elmendorf Lavernia over Calaveras Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Elmendorf Lavernia over Calaveras Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Elmendorf Lavernia over Calaveras Creek carry?

About 394 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Elmendorf Lavernia over Calaveras Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Elmendorf Lavernia over Calaveras Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.