US Bridges

Spur 353 over Leon Creek Relief

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 4.10 MI SW of Lp 13 · Structure no. 150150001701044

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,799
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 353 over Leon Creek Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 353 over Leon Creek Relief in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 88 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,799 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,119 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpur 353
CrossesLeon Creek Relief
Location4.10 MI SW of Lp 13
RouteState Highway 353
StateTexas
Coordinates29.33752, -98.58446
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,799 (2022)
Projected traffic8,119 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Spur 353 over Leon Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Spur 353 over Leon Creek Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Spur 353 over Leon Creek Relief carry?

About 5,799 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spur 353 over Leon Creek Relief?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 353 over Leon Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.