SH 16 SB over Elm Creek
GoodBexar County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150061301010
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,887
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 16 SB over Elm Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 16 SB over Elm Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 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 6,887 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,450 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 16 SB over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is SH 16 SB over Elm 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 SH 16 SB over Elm Creek carry?
About 6,887 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 16 SB over Elm Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 16 SB over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.