US Bridges

Lincoln-Garden ST over Comal River

Fair

Comal County, Texas · 0.15 MI NE of SH 46 Bus · Structure no. 150460B00590001

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,930
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln-Garden ST over Comal River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Lincoln-Garden ST over Comal River in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 7,930 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,102 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLincoln-Garden ST
CrossesComal River
Location0.15 MI NE of SH 46 Bus
RouteCity Street 8410
CountyComal County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70205, -98.11902
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
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,930 (2020)
Projected traffic11,102 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln-Garden ST over Comal River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln-Garden ST over Comal 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lincoln-Garden ST over Comal River carry?

About 7,930 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln-Garden ST over Comal River?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln-Garden ST over Comal River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.