US Bridges

Gross Lane over Medina River

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Bexar County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of Mechler RD · Structure no. 150150AA2484001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
671
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gross Lane over Medina River is a prestressed concrete other carrying Gross Lane over Medina River in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 671 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2036. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesGross Lane
CrossesMedina River
Location0.2 MI S of Mechler RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.32732, -98.79242
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic671 (2020)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Gross Lane over Medina River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gross Lane over Medina River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Gross Lane over Medina River carry?

About 671 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Gross Lane over Medina River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Gross Lane over Medina River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.