US Bridges

SH 16 NB over Leon Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 2.8 MI S of IH 410 · Structure no. 150150061301008

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,563
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 NB over Leon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 16 NB over Leon Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 70 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 10,563 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,180 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 40 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
Location2.8 MI S of IH 410
RouteState Highway 16
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.28215, -98.56549
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,563 (2020)
Projected traffic13,180 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 16 NB over Leon Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

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 10,563 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 NB over Leon Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 NB over Leon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.