US Bridges

Medina Base Road over Hillrise Drive

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · Enter Gate on Ray Ellison · Structure no. AFTXMPLS00156

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Medina Base Road over Hillrise Drive is a concrete culvert carrying Medina Base Road over Hillrise Drive in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMedina Base Road
CrossesHillrise Drive
LocationEnter Gate on Ray Ellison
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.37453, -98.64831
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2014)
Projected traffic240 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$23,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Medina Base Road over Hillrise Drive built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Medina Base Road over Hillrise Drive 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Medina Base Road over Hillrise Drive carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Medina Base Road over Hillrise Drive?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Medina Base Road over Hillrise Drive?

It is owned by the Air Force.