A bridge walked into a bar. The bartender said, 'Why the long span?'
A bridge walked into a bar. The bartender said, 'Why the long span?'
Why did the truss bridge break up with the beam bridge? It needed more support.
over R.O.W. N OF S LAREDO
0.15 MI S OF SP 536
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This bridge has a Good overall condition rating of 7 out of 9. It is in good structural condition and is not classified as structurally deficient.
The bridge carries 50 vehicles per day and is 37 years old.
Its sufficiency rating of 67.4 is above the national average of 63.6.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 440 feet long — a short crossing, about 10-15 seconds.
A standard bridge design.
No height data available — likely a standard overpass height.
Only about 50 vehicles cross daily — very light traffic with low congestion risk.
The deck is 26 feet wide with 1-2 lanes — a narrower crossing.
This bridge crosses over land, not water — no water views below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
1989
37 years old
Structure Type
Prestressed Concrete (Continuous) Segmental Box Girder
Total Length
440 ft
134.1 m
Deck Width
26 ft
7.9 m
Spans
5
sections between supports
Max Span
100 ft
longest unsupported section (30.5 m)
Traffic Lanes
1 lane
One-way traffic
Daily Traffic
50vehicles/day
29.41251°N, 98.50718°W
Prestressed Concrete (Continuous) Segmental Box Girder
A prestressed concrete box beam bridge combines hollow box sections with prestressing technology, enabling longer spans with reduced weight and material usage.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions related to bridge safety or transportation planning. Always consult official sources and local authorities for the most current data.