US Bridges

Gable RD over Martinez Creek

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Bexar County, Texas · 0.60 MI SE of New Berlin · Structure no. 150150AA5923001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gable RD over Martinez Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Gable RD over Martinez Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 74 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2027. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGable RD
CrossesMartinez Creek
Location0.60 MI SE of New Berlin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.4443, -98.16894
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Gable RD over Martinez Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gable RD over Martinez 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 Gable RD over Martinez Creek carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Gable RD over Martinez Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Gable RD over Martinez Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.