US Bridges

N Rio Grande ST over Menger Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.45 MI N of E Houston ST · Structure no. 150150B28940003

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
361
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Rio Grande ST over Menger Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying N Rio Grande ST over Menger Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 361 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,950 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 46 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
Location0.45 MI N of E Houston ST
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43216, -98.44749
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic361 (2020)
Projected traffic1,950 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Rio Grande ST over Menger Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

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

About 361 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is N Rio Grande ST over Menger Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N Rio Grande ST over Menger Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.