US Bridges

LA Manda Blvd over Martinez Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.06 MI W of Salem ST · Structure no. 150150B19230001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,635
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Manda Blvd over Martinez Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA Manda Blvd over Martinez Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,635 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,662 by 2031. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA Manda Blvd
CrossesMartinez Creek
Location0.06 MI W of Salem ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48653, -98.52908
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,635 (2020)
Projected traffic3,662 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA Manda Blvd over Martinez Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Manda Blvd over Martinez Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does LA Manda Blvd over Martinez Creek carry?

About 2,635 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is LA Manda Blvd over Martinez Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns LA Manda Blvd over Martinez Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.