US Bridges

N Rio Grande ST over Menger Creek Trib

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.13 MI N of E Houston ST · Structure no. 150150B28940002

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
656
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Rio Grande ST over Menger Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying N Rio Grande ST over Menger Creek Trib in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 656 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,815 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Rio Grande ST
CrossesMenger Creek Trib
Location0.13 MI N of E Houston ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.4276, -98.4474
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic656 (2023)
Projected traffic1,815 by 2042
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$115,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Rio Grande ST over Menger Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Rio Grande ST over Menger Creek Trib 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 Rio Grande ST over Menger Creek Trib carry?

About 656 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is N Rio Grande ST over Menger Creek Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns N Rio Grande ST over Menger Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.