US Bridges

El Jardin RD over Frio River

Good

La Salle County, Texas · 8.20 MI W of SH 97 · Structure no. 221420AA0051101

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,024
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Jardin RD over Frio River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying El Jardin RD over Frio River in La Salle County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,024 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesEl Jardin RD
CrossesFrio River
Location8.20 MI W of SH 97
RouteCounty Highway 51
StateTexas
Coordinates28.51411, -98.92136
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,024 (2013)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was El Jardin RD over Frio River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Jardin RD over Frio 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does El Jardin RD over Frio River carry?

About 1,024 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is El Jardin RD over Frio River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns El Jardin RD over Frio River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.