US Bridges

Edmund Blvd-W 29th over North Concho River

Fair

Tom Green County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of US 87 · Structure no. 072260B01190001

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
202 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,808
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edmund Blvd-W 29th over North Concho River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edmund Blvd-W 29th over North Concho River in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 63 years old, older 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 8,808 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,000 by 2033. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEdmund Blvd-W 29th
CrossesNorth Concho River
Location0.35 MI W of US 87
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.48141, -100.46666
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,808 (2023)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edmund Blvd-W 29th over North Concho River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Edmund Blvd-W 29th over North Concho River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Edmund Blvd-W 29th over North Concho River carry?

About 8,808 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Edmund Blvd-W 29th over North Concho River?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Edmund Blvd-W 29th over North Concho River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.