US Bridges

Mechler Road over Sherer Creek

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Bexar County, Texas · 0.52 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 150150AA0901005

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
100 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
449
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mechler Road over Sherer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mechler Road over Sherer Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 449 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2030. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMechler Road
CrossesSherer Creek
Location0.52 MI S of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35964, -98.798
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic449 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mechler Road over Sherer Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mechler Road over Sherer 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mechler Road over Sherer Creek carry?

About 449 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Mechler Road over Sherer Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mechler Road over Sherer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.