US Bridges

Schindler RD over Irrigation Canal

Fair

Colorado County, Texas · 5.0 MI S of FM 102 · Structure no. 130450AA0173001

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schindler RD over Irrigation Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Schindler RD over Irrigation Canal in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSchindler RD
CrossesIrrigation Canal
Location5.0 MI S of FM 102
RouteCounty Highway 149
CountyColorado County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59862, -96.38398
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schindler RD over Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schindler RD over Irrigation Canal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Schindler RD over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Schindler RD over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Schindler RD over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.