US Bridges

Espejo-Gates RD over Velenzuela Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Webb County, Texas · 5.20 MI W of US 83 · Structure no. 222400AA0115103

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,242
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Espejo-Gates RD over Velenzuela Creek is a steel continuous other carrying Espejo-Gates RD over Velenzuela Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 72 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 4,242 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEspejo-Gates RD
CrossesVelenzuela Creek
Location5.20 MI W of US 83
RouteCounty Highway 115
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.19599, -99.68344
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (2.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,242 (2018)
Projected traffic53 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Espejo-Gates RD over Velenzuela Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Espejo-Gates RD over Velenzuela Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Espejo-Gates RD over Velenzuela Creek carry?

About 4,242 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Espejo-Gates RD over Velenzuela Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Espejo-Gates RD over Velenzuela Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.