US Bridges

Truemper Street over Loop 13

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.25 Miles from Valley Hi · Structure no. AFTXMPLS02107

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,000
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Truemper Street over Loop 13 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Truemper Street over Loop 13 in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 32,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38,400 by 2034. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTruemper Street
CrossesLoop 13
Location1.25 Miles from Valley Hi
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.38758, -98.62092
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,000 (2014)
Projected traffic38,400 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$150,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Truemper Street over Loop 13 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Truemper Street over Loop 13 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Truemper Street over Loop 13 carry?

About 32,000 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Truemper Street over Loop 13?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Truemper Street over Loop 13?

It is owned by the Air Force.