US Bridges

Pr 37 over San Geronimo Creek

Good

Medina County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of SH 16 · Structure no. 151630106602111

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,146
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 37 over San Geronimo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 37 over San Geronimo Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,146 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,863 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesPr 37
CrossesSan Geronimo Creek
Location0.05 MI W of SH 16
RouteState Highway 37
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63613, -98.81002
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,146 (2023)
Projected traffic3,863 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Pr 37 over San Geronimo Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 37 over San Geronimo Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 37 over San Geronimo Creek carry?

About 2,146 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pr 37 over San Geronimo Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 37 over San Geronimo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.