US Bridges

Landa Park Drive over Comal River

Fair

Comal County, Texas · 0.02 MI N of SH 46 Bu · Structure no. 150460B00960005

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,542
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 1959, so it is 66 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 5,542 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2033. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLanda Park Drive
CrossesComal River
Location0.02 MI N of SH 46 Bu
RouteCity Street 8403
CountyComal County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70595, -98.13152
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,542 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Landa Park Drive over Comal River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Landa Park Drive 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Landa Park Drive over Comal River carry?

About 5,542 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Landa Park Drive over Comal River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Landa Park Drive over Comal River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.