US Bridges

W Commerce ST over UPRR Medina Comal Etc

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · .3 M W of Inter IH10-IH35 · Structure no. 150150B07510004

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,258 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,441
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Commerce ST over UPRR Medina Comal Etc is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Commerce ST over UPRR Medina Comal Etc in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1959, 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 9,441 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,000 by 2031. The structure is 1,258 ft (383.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Commerce ST
CrossesUPRR Medina Comal Etc
Location.3 M W of Inter IH10-IH35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.42635, -98.50657
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+13 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,258 ft (383.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,441 (2020)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Commerce ST over UPRR Medina Comal Etc built?

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

What condition is W Commerce 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 W Commerce ST over UPRR Medina Comal Etc carry?

About 9,441 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W Commerce ST over UPRR Medina Comal Etc?

The structure is 1,258 ft (383.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns W Commerce ST over UPRR Medina Comal Etc?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.