SH 16 NB over Elm Creek
GoodBexar County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150061301016
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,755
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 16 NB over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 16 NB over Elm Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6,755 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,450 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 16 NB 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 NB over Elm Creek carry?
About 6,755 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 16 NB over Elm Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 16 NB over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.