US Bridges

SH 16 over Trib of Los Reyes Crk

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 4.10 MI E of SH 211 · Structure no. 150150029109042

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,950
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Trib of Los Reyes Crk is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 over Trib of Los Reyes Crk in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 88 years old, older 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 6 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 12,950 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,710 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesTrib of Los Reyes Crk
Location4.10 MI E of SH 211
RouteState Highway 16
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61679, -98.72401
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,950 (2020)
Projected traffic20,710 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 16 over Trib of Los Reyes Crk built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is SH 16 over Trib of Los Reyes Crk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Trib of Los Reyes Crk carry?

About 12,950 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Trib of Los Reyes Crk?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Trib of Los Reyes Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.