US Bridges

CR 2615 over Medina River

Good

Medina County, Texas · 3.5 MI NW of FM 471 · Structure no. 151630AA0465005

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
222
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2615 over Medina River is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 2615 over Medina River in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 222 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2615
CrossesMedina River
Location3.5 MI NW of FM 471
RouteCounty Highway 2615
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49793, -98.90548
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2020)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 2615 over Medina River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2615 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 2615 over Medina River carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 2615 over Medina River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2615 over Medina River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.