SH 16 NB over Helotes Creek
GoodBexar County, Texas · 2.50 MI N of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150029110079
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,507
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 16 NB over Helotes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 16 NB over Helotes Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 13,507 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,882 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 16 NB over Helotes Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 16 NB over Helotes 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SH 16 NB over Helotes Creek carry?
About 13,507 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 16 NB over Helotes Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SH 16 NB over Helotes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.