US Bridges

CR 5711 over Medina River

Good

Medina County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of CR 4713 · Structure no. 151630AA0371001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5711 over Medina River is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 5711 over Medina River in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 5711
CrossesMedina River
Location0.5 MI N of CR 4713
RouteCounty Highway 5711
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.32169, -98.82309
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2020)
Projected traffic350 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR 5711 over Medina River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 5711 over Medina 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 5711 over Medina River carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 5711 over Medina River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5711 over Medina River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.