US Bridges

Lp 1604 Wbml over US 281

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · US 281/LP 1604 · Structure no. 150150025304105

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
480 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,989
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 1604 Wbml over US 281 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 1604 Wbml over US 281 in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 49,989 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,984 by 2042. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLp 1604 Wbml
CrossesUS 281
LocationUS 281/LP 1604
RouteState Highway 1604
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60924, -98.46836
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,989 (2022)
Projected traffic39,984 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 1604 Wbml over US 281 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 Lp 1604 Wbml over US 281 carry?

About 49,989 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lp 1604 Wbml over US 281?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 1604 Wbml over US 281?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.