US Bridges

Loop 1604 over US 87

Good

Bexar County, Texas · US 87 @ Loop 1604 · Structure no. 150150014302079

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,203
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 1604 over US 87 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop 1604 over US 87 in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 10,203 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,940 by 2036. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLoop 1604
CrossesUS 87
LocationUS 87 @ Loop 1604
RouteState Highway 1604
StateTexas
Coordinates29.36609, -98.24173
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,203 (2016)
Projected traffic11,940 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 Loop 1604 over US 87 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop 1604 over US 87 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 Loop 1604 over US 87 carry?

About 10,203 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Loop 1604 over US 87?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 1604 over US 87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.