US Bridges

Landa Park Drive over Comal River

GoodPosted for load

Comal County, Texas · 0.60 MI NW of SH 46 Bu · Structure no. 150460B00960003

Built
1905
120 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,808
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Landa Park Drive over Comal River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Landa Park Drive over Comal River in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,808 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLanda Park Drive
CrossesComal River
Location0.60 MI NW of SH 46 Bu
RouteCity Street 8403
CountyComal County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71215, -98.13732
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,808 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Landa Park Drive over Comal River built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.

What condition is Landa Park Drive over Comal River 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 Landa Park Drive over Comal River carry?

About 2,808 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Landa Park Drive over Comal River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Landa Park Drive over Comal River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.