US Bridges

SH 132 over W Prong Atascosa Riv

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 0.03 MI SW Atascosa C/L · Structure no. 151630001714010

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1935
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,659
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 132 over W Prong Atascosa Riv is a concrete slab carrying SH 132 over W Prong Atascosa Riv in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1935, so it is 104 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 6,659 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,453 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 132
CrossesW Prong Atascosa Riv
Location0.03 MI SW Atascosa C/L
RouteState Highway 132
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.22922, -98.80504
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,659 (2023)
Projected traffic11,453 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 132 over W Prong Atascosa Riv built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1935.

What condition is SH 132 over W Prong Atascosa Riv 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 132 over W Prong Atascosa Riv carry?

About 6,659 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 132 over W Prong Atascosa Riv?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 132 over W Prong Atascosa Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.