US Bridges

Schertz Parkway over Buffalo Crossing

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.7 MI N. of FM 78 · Structure no. 150950R00460008

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,926
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schertz Parkway over Buffalo Crossing is a concrete culvert carrying Schertz Parkway over Buffalo Crossing in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 11,926 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSchertz Parkway
CrossesBuffalo Crossing
Location0.7 MI N. of FM 78
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56339, -98.2691
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,926 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schertz Parkway over Buffalo Crossing built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Schertz Parkway over Buffalo Crossing 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Schertz Parkway over Buffalo Crossing carry?

About 11,926 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Schertz Parkway over Buffalo Crossing?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Schertz Parkway over Buffalo Crossing?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.