US Bridges

SH 16 NB over Leon Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.45 Mi. NW of FM 1517 · Structure no. 150150029110086

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
300 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
28,340
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 NB over Leon Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 16 NB over Leon 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 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 28,340 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,200 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16 NB
CrossesLeon Creek
Location0.45 Mi. NW of FM 1517
RouteState Highway 16
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51259, -98.63235
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,340 (2019)
Projected traffic40,200 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 NB over Leon Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 16 NB over Leon Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 16 NB over Leon Creek carry?

About 28,340 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 NB over Leon Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 NB over Leon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.