Spur 349 over Rio Grande River
FairVal Verde County, Texas · 2.7 MI SW of US 90 · Structure no. 222330FD3017001
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 960 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 102
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Unknown
About this bridge
Spur 349 over Rio Grande River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 349 over Rio Grande River in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2041. The structure is 960 ft (292.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spur 349 over Rio Grande River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spur 349 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Spur 349 over Rio Grande River carry?
About 102 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Spur 349 over Rio Grande River?
The structure is 960 ft (292.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Spur 349 over Rio Grande River?
It is owned by the owner is not reported.