US Bridges

E Durango Blvd over UP RR

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.25 MI SE of IH 37 · Structure no. 150150B10170004

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
556 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
8,196
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Durango Blvd over UP RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Durango Blvd over UP RR in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 5 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 8,196 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,894 by 2031. The structure is 556 ft (169.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Durango Blvd
CrossesUP RR
Location0.25 MI SE of IH 37
RouteCity Street 8085
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.41257, -98.47771
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length556 ft (169.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,196 (2015)
Projected traffic12,894 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$61,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Durango Blvd over UP RR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Durango Blvd over UP RR 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 E Durango Blvd over UP RR carry?

About 8,196 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E Durango Blvd over UP RR?

The structure is 556 ft (169.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns E Durango Blvd over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.