US Bridges

Buena Vista ST over UPRR Medina Comal Etc

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.06 MI E of Richter ST · Structure no. 150150B04695002

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,557
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buena Vista ST over UPRR Medina Comal Etc is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buena Vista ST over UPRR Medina Comal Etc in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 66 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,557 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2031. The structure is 1,234 ft (376.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBuena Vista ST
CrossesUPRR Medina Comal Etc
Location0.06 MI E of Richter ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.42531, -98.50692
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+17 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,234 ft (376.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,557 (2018)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$118,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Buena Vista ST over UPRR Medina Comal Etc built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Buena Vista ST over UPRR Medina Comal Etc in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Buena Vista ST over UPRR Medina Comal Etc carry?

About 6,557 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Buena Vista ST over UPRR Medina Comal Etc?

The structure is 1,234 ft (376.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Buena Vista ST over UPRR Medina Comal Etc?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.