US Bridges

Mill Race RD over Catalpa-Pershing Channel

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.09 MI W of Broadway Ave · Structure no. 150150B23600001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Race RD over Catalpa-Pershing Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mill Race RD over Catalpa-Pershing Channel in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 850 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMill Race RD
CrossesCatalpa-Pershing Channel
Location0.09 MI W of Broadway Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44863, -98.47616
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2020)
Projected traffic850 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Race RD over Catalpa-Pershing Channel built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Race RD over Catalpa-Pershing Channel 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Race RD over Catalpa-Pershing Channel carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Mill Race RD over Catalpa-Pershing Channel?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Race RD over Catalpa-Pershing Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.