US Bridges

Lp 1604 over UP RR

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Bexar County, Texas · 5.55 MI E of SH 16 · Structure no. 150150147901001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,566
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 1604 over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 1604 over UP RR in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6,566 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,150 by 2033. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLp 1604
CrossesUP RR
Location5.55 MI E of SH 16
RouteState Highway 1604
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.2147, -98.49696
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,566 (2020)
Projected traffic9,150 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 1604 over UP RR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 1604 over UP RR 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 2022.

How much traffic does Lp 1604 over UP RR carry?

About 6,566 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lp 1604 over UP RR?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 1604 over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.