US Bridges

Beryl RD over Martinez Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of Vance Jcksn · Structure no. 150150B02885001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
518
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beryl RD over Martinez Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Beryl RD over Martinez Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 518 vehicles a day, projected to reach 774 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBeryl RD
CrossesMartinez Creek
Location0.25 MI E of Vance Jcksn
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49763, -98.53107
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2020)
Projected traffic774 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beryl RD over Martinez Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beryl 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Beryl RD over Martinez Creek carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Beryl RD over Martinez Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Beryl RD over Martinez Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.