US Bridges

Spur 353 over Indian Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.3 MI NE of IH 35 · Structure no. 150150001701045

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,602
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 353 over Indian Creek is a concrete slab carrying Spur 353 over Indian Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1937, 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 5 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 4,602 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,708 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSpur 353
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.3 MI NE of IH 35
RouteState Highway 353
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.3262, -98.59744
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,602 (2023)
Projected traffic7,708 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is Spur 353 over Indian Creek 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 Indian Creek carry?

About 4,602 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Spur 353 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 353 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.