US Bridges

Wurzbach WB Off-Rp over Salado Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of West Ave · Structure no. 150150025304258

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
930 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,286
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wurzbach WB Off-Rp over Salado Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wurzbach WB Off-Rp over Salado Creek 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 4,286 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2042. The structure is 930 ft (283.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWurzbach WB Off-Rp
CrossesSalado Creek
Location0.80 MI E of West Ave
RouteState Highway 1502
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55464, -98.48532
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans8 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length930 ft (283.5 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,286 (2023)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wurzbach WB Off-Rp over Salado Creek built?

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

What condition is Wurzbach WB Off-Rp over Salado Creek 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 WB Off-Rp over Salado Creek carry?

About 4,286 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wurzbach WB Off-Rp over Salado Creek?

The structure is 930 ft (283.5 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wurzbach WB Off-Rp over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.