US Bridges

E Mulberry Ave over Catalpa-Pershing Channel

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Bexar County, Texas · 0.57 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 150150B24115002

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,396
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Mulberry Ave over Catalpa-Pershing Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Mulberry Ave 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 10,396 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2033. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Mulberry Ave
CrossesCatalpa-Pershing Channel
Location0.57 MI E of US 281
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.45498, -98.47262
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,396 (2020)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2033
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 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 E Mulberry Ave over Catalpa-Pershing Channel built?

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

What condition is E Mulberry Ave 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does E Mulberry Ave over Catalpa-Pershing Channel carry?

About 10,396 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E Mulberry Ave over Catalpa-Pershing Channel?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns E Mulberry Ave over Catalpa-Pershing Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.