US Bridges

Spur 239 over UPRR & L Martinez Blvd

Fair

Val Verde County, Texas · 1.10 MI SW of Spur 297 · Structure no. 222330016103005

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
555 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,146
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 239 over UPRR & L Martinez Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 239 over UPRR & L Martinez Blvd in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7,146 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,390 by 2033. The structure is 555 ft (169.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpur 239
CrossesUPRR & L Martinez Blvd
Location1.10 MI SW of Spur 297
RouteState Highway 239
CountyVal Verde County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35985, -100.91466
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length555 ft (169.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,146 (2020)
Projected traffic22,390 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spur 239 over UPRR & L Martinez Blvd built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spur 239 over UPRR & L Martinez Blvd 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Spur 239 over UPRR & L Martinez Blvd carry?

About 7,146 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Spur 239 over UPRR & L Martinez Blvd?

The structure is 555 ft (169.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 239 over UPRR & L Martinez Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.