US Bridges

Dedear RD over San Antonio River

Good

Refugio County, Texas · 4.1 MI N of 239 · Structure no. 161960AA0002001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Dedear RD over San Antonio River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dedear RD over San Antonio River in Refugio County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesDedear RD
CrossesSan Antonio River
Location4.1 MI N of 239
RouteState Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.50488, -96.90759
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2015)
Projected traffic10 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Dedear RD over San Antonio River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dedear RD over San Antonio 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Dedear RD over San Antonio River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Dedear RD over San Antonio River?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Dedear RD over San Antonio River?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.