US Bridges

SH 211 over San Geronimo Creek

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 0.75 MI N of FM 471 · Structure no. 151630354403003

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
640 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 211 over San Geronimo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 211 over San Geronimo Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 3,375 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,722 by 2042. The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 211
CrossesSan Geronimo Creek
Location0.75 MI N of FM 471
RouteState Highway 211
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53306, -98.81021
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length640 ft (195.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,375 (2023)
Projected traffic4,722 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 SH 211 over San Geronimo Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 211 over San Geronimo Creek 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 211 over San Geronimo Creek carry?

About 3,375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SH 211 over San Geronimo Creek?

The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SH 211 over San Geronimo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.