US Bridges

CR102(KENDALIA Rd) over Blanco River

Fair

Blanco County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 140160AA0152002

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
874
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR102(KENDALIA Rd) over Blanco River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR102(KENDALIA Rd) over Blanco River in Blanco County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 874 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR102(KENDALIA Rd)
CrossesBlanco River
Location0.5 MI W of US 281
RouteCounty Highway 102
CountyBlanco County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09261, -98.43055
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic874 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR102(KENDALIA Rd) over Blanco River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR102(KENDALIA Rd) over Blanco River 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 CR102(KENDALIA Rd) over Blanco River carry?

About 874 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR102(KENDALIA Rd) over Blanco River?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR102(KENDALIA Rd) over Blanco River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.