US Bridges

N Walters ST over UPRR Yd & Larry ST

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of IH 35 · Structure no. 150150B36085001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,006 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,873
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Walters ST over UPRR Yd & Larry ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Walters ST over UPRR Yd & Larry ST in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 15,873 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,909 by 2042. The structure is 1,006 ft (306.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN Walters ST
CrossesUPRR Yd & Larry ST
Location0.20 MI S of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43456, -98.45057
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,006 ft (306.6 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,873 (2020)
Projected traffic20,909 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$111,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Walters ST over UPRR Yd & Larry ST built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Walters ST over UPRR Yd & Larry ST 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 Walters ST over UPRR Yd & Larry ST carry?

About 15,873 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is N Walters ST over UPRR Yd & Larry ST?

The structure is 1,006 ft (306.6 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns N Walters ST over UPRR Yd & Larry ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.