US Bridges

Spur 239 over Rio Grande River

Fair

Val Verde County, Texas · 0.75 MI S of Border Sta. · Structure no. 222330B00770002

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,035 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
4,572
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 239 over Rio Grande River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 239 over Rio Grande River in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,572 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2029. The structure is 2,035 ft (620.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSpur 239
CrossesRio Grande River
Location0.75 MI S of Border Sta.
CountyVal Verde County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.32796, -100.92625
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans22 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,035 ft (620.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,572 (2023)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Spur 239 over Rio Grande River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spur 239 over Rio Grande 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Spur 239 over Rio Grande River carry?

About 4,572 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spur 239 over Rio Grande River?

The structure is 2,035 ft (620.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 239 over Rio Grande River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.