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Medina River Bridge, Spanning Medina River at Pleasanton Road, San Antonio, Bexar County, TX
LocationSpanning Medina River at Pleasanton Road,
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Created/Published
Documentation compiled after 1968.
Notes
Survey number HAER TX-52
Unprocessed field note material exists for this structure (N518).
Building/structure dates:
1910 initial construction
Significance: This 303'-0"-long, four-span reinforced concrete arch bridge over the Medina River is one of the earliest documented concrete arch bridges in Texas. The bridge features open spandrels and two sets of ribs, and is probably the first bridge in Texas to feature this combination of material-saving devices. It was designed by the young engineer Terrell Bartlett, who would later earn commissions for engineering projects throughout the state. By the time of his death in 1962, Bartlett had become one of the state's most prolific engineers.
Related Names
Bartlett, Terrell
Collection
Historic American Engineering Record (Library of Congress)
Contents
Photograph caption(s):
1. 3/4 VIEW FROM S.
2. 3/4 VIEW FROM S.
3. ELEVATION FROM SW.
4. DETAIL OF DECK SUPPORTS, FROM W.
5. BARREL VIEW FROM NW.
6. UNDERSIDE, FROM NW.
7. DETAIL OF ARCH BASE, FROM NW.
8. DETAIL OF NW END, FROM BELOW, FROM S.
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