US Bridges

Montgomery Road over Medina River

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 2.9 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 150150AA0888002

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,172
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montgomery Road over Medina River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Montgomery Road over Medina River in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,172 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,510 by 2030. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesMontgomery Road
CrossesMedina River
Location2.9 MI S of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.33626, -98.74249
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,172 (2020)
Projected traffic3,510 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Montgomery Road over Medina River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montgomery Road over Medina River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Montgomery Road over Medina River carry?

About 2,172 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Montgomery Road over Medina River?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Montgomery Road over Medina River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.