US Bridges

Applewhite RD over Medina River

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.85 MI N of Loop 1604 · Structure no. 150150B01165005

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,272 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
3,467
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Applewhite RD over Medina River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Applewhite RD over Medina River in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,467 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2031. The structure is 1,272 ft (387.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesApplewhite RD
CrossesMedina River
Location1.85 MI N of Loop 1604
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.24648, -98.54887
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,272 ft (387.7 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,467 (2020)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$159,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Applewhite RD over Medina River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Applewhite RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Applewhite RD over Medina River carry?

About 3,467 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Applewhite RD over Medina River?

The structure is 1,272 ft (387.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Applewhite RD over Medina River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.