US Bridges

SH 132 over Irrigation Canal

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 2.90 MI SW Atascosa C/L · Structure no. 151630001714011

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,084
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 132 over Irrigation Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SH 132 over Irrigation Canal in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 90 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 4,084 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,820 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 132
CrossesIrrigation Canal
Location2.90 MI SW Atascosa C/L
RouteState Highway 132
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.20655, -98.84457
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,084 (2020)
Projected traffic4,820 by 2033
Trucks6%
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 Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is SH 132 over Irrigation Canal 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 Irrigation Canal carry?

About 4,084 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 132 over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 132 over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.