US Bridges

N New Braunfels over Seguin UPRR Yd Sherman

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of IH 35 · Structure no. 150150B24475001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,287 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,677
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N New Braunfels over Seguin UPRR Yd Sherman is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N New Braunfels over Seguin UPRR Yd Sherman in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 10,677 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,000 by 2042. The structure is 1,287 ft (392.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN New Braunfels
CrossesSeguin UPRR Yd Sherman
Location0.20 MI S of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43534, -98.46101
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+15 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,287 ft (392.3 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,677 (2020)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$155,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N New Braunfels over Seguin UPRR Yd Sherman built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is N New Braunfels over Seguin UPRR Yd Sherman 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 N New Braunfels over Seguin UPRR Yd Sherman carry?

About 10,677 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is N New Braunfels over Seguin UPRR Yd Sherman?

The structure is 1,287 ft (392.3 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns N New Braunfels over Seguin UPRR Yd Sherman?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.