US Bridges

S New Braunfels over UPRR

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.27 MI W of S Gevers ST · Structure no. 150150B24480001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,367
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S New Braunfels over UPRR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S New Braunfels over UPRR in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 12,367 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,480 by 2039. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS New Braunfels
CrossesUPRR
Location0.27 MI W of S Gevers ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.40253, -98.46123
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,367 (2020)
Projected traffic24,480 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S New Braunfels over UPRR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is S New Braunfels over UPRR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S New Braunfels over UPRR carry?

About 12,367 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S New Braunfels over UPRR?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns S New Braunfels over UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.