FM 78 over Salitrillo Creek
FairBexar County, Texas · 7.55 MI NE of IH 410 · Structure no. 150150002509139
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,914
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 78 over Salitrillo Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 78 over Salitrillo Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 62 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 24,914 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,848 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 78 over Salitrillo Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is FM 78 over Salitrillo 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does FM 78 over Salitrillo Creek carry?
About 24,914 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FM 78 over Salitrillo Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns FM 78 over Salitrillo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.