US Bridges

N. Solms Rd. over Dry Comal Creek

Good

Comal County, Texas · 0.74 MI N of IH35 · Structure no. 150460AA8010001

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,144
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Solms Rd. over Dry Comal Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying N. Solms Rd. over Dry Comal Creek in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8,144 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2039. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Solms Rd.
CrossesDry Comal Creek
Location0.74 MI N of IH35
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyComal County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67228, -98.1751
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,144 (2020)
Projected traffic250 by 2039
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Solms Rd. over Dry Comal Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Solms Rd. over Dry Comal Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does N. Solms Rd. over Dry Comal Creek carry?

About 8,144 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N. Solms Rd. over Dry Comal Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns N. Solms Rd. over Dry Comal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.