US Bridges

SL368 (austin Hwy) over Ira Lee & Salado Creek

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Bexar County, Texas · 0.5 MI NE of Eisenhauer · Structure no. 150150001608460

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
456 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,747
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SL368 (austin Hwy) over Ira Lee & Salado Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SL368 (austin Hwy) over Ira Lee & Salado Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,747 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSL368 (austin Hwy)
CrossesIra Lee & Salado Creek
Location0.5 MI NE of Eisenhauer
RouteCity Street 36
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50033, -98.42121
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length456 ft (139 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,747 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SL368 (austin Hwy) over Ira Lee & Salado Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SL368 (austin Hwy) over Ira Lee & Salado Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SL368 (austin Hwy) over Ira Lee & Salado Creek carry?

About 13,747 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SL368 (austin Hwy) over Ira Lee & Salado Creek?

The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SL368 (austin Hwy) over Ira Lee & Salado Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.