Nucave Construction Assists with New San Marcos Bridge Project

Bridge Columns Created and Designed by Nucave in Recent San Marcos Build

Stone pillar cap with exposed anchor bolts awaiting light fixture.

Recently, Nucave Construction assisted with the stone veneer work around the pilasters for a new bridge in San Marcos. This is part of the city's San Marcos Creek Project that will add infrastructure to the area. Drivers will be able to see Nucave's work when passing by on the bridge once it is open.

Bridge span viewed from the creek bed with excavators working below.

Nucave Construction owner Ryan Bittner said, “The project came out great and all parties involved were very happy with our work including the City of San Marcos.”

Nucave's Ryan giving a thumbs up beside a stone pillar mockup.

The new bridge was under construction in San Marcos and is located along Bent Avenue.

Earlier this summer, the San Marcos City Council unanimously voted at the June meeting to name the two new Creek Project bridges after notable San Marcos residents - Lionel “Doc” Burton and Pia Harris Ebert.

Lionel Doc Burton Bridge dedication plaque mounted on a stone pillar.

Nucave worked on the Burton Bridge project. Before starting their work, they submitted a sample pilaster that the city required before moving forward with the project.

Photo By: John Doe

Stone used for the project was “honey ledge stone,” which is a natural stone fabricated for installation on this specific project. Once the stone and design was approved, Nucave moved forward with the design. The plans did not call for caps to the pilasters, but Bittner said, “We were able to source and deliver the limestone caps in a timely manner to keep on schedule for the bridge opening.”

Quarter coin shown for scale inside a deep stone mortar joint.

As seen in the photo above, a quarter was installed in an inconspicuous place as part of a tradition to bring good luck and prosperity to those that passed through.

Another bridge is expected to begin construction in early 2022 along Via Vera Cruz and will be named the Pia Harris Ebert Bridge in honor of the first woman elected to the San Marcos City Council. This is the largest project in the City’s history.

Chiseled stone cap and lamppost base on a bridge pillar.