US Bridges

Lp 1604 Wbml over US 281 Ml

Good

Bexar County, Texas · US 281 @ Loop 1604 · Structure no. 150150007302355

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 1604 Wbml over US 281 Ml is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 1604 Wbml over US 281 Ml in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,700 by 2040. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesLp 1604 Wbml
CrossesUS 281 Ml
LocationUS 281 @ Loop 1604
RouteState Highway 1604
StateTexas
Coordinates29.22006, -98.47751
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2020)
Projected traffic14,700 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 1604 Wbml over US 281 Ml built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 1604 Wbml over US 281 Ml 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Lp 1604 Wbml over US 281 Ml carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lp 1604 Wbml over US 281 Ml?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 1604 Wbml over US 281 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.