US Bridges

Wurzbach Pkwy EB over US 281 & Salado CR

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of West Ave · Structure no. 150150025304253

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,585 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,236
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wurzbach Pkwy EB over US 281 & Salado CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wurzbach Pkwy EB over US 281 & Salado CR in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 25,236 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,330 by 2042. The structure is 1,585 ft (483.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWurzbach Pkwy EB
CrossesUS 281 & Salado CR
Location0.70 MI E of West Ave
RouteState Highway 1502
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55487, -98.48717
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+13 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,585 ft (483.1 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,236 (2023)
Projected traffic35,330 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wurzbach Pkwy EB over US 281 & Salado CR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wurzbach Pkwy EB over US 281 & Salado CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wurzbach Pkwy EB over US 281 & Salado CR carry?

About 25,236 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wurzbach Pkwy EB over US 281 & Salado CR?

The structure is 1,585 ft (483.1 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Wurzbach Pkwy EB over US 281 & Salado CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.