Spur 53 over Leon Creek
GoodBexar County, Texas · 0.85 Mi. W of IH 10 · Structure no. 150150223002001
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,060
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spur 53 over Leon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 53 over Leon Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 41 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 13,060 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,340 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 84 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 Spur 53 over Leon Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Spur 53 over Leon 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 2023.
How much traffic does Spur 53 over Leon Creek carry?
About 13,060 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Spur 53 over Leon Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns Spur 53 over Leon Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.