US Bridges

Pleasanton RD over Medina River

Poor

Bexar County, Texas · 3.90 MI S of Lp 410 · Structure no. 150150B27590005

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
452 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,378
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasanton RD over Medina River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasanton RD over Medina River in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,378 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,500 by 2038. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasanton RD
CrossesMedina River
Location3.90 MI S of Lp 410
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.26431, -98.49082
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length452 ft (137.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,378 (2020)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Pleasanton RD over Medina River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasanton RD over Medina River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasanton RD over Medina River carry?

About 3,378 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Pleasanton RD over Medina River?

The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasanton RD over Medina River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.