US Bridges

SP 53 over Trib of Leon Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.55 MI W of IH 10 · Structure no. 150150223002002

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
26,828
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SP 53 over Trib of Leon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SP 53 over Trib of Leon Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 26,828 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,242 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSP 53
CrossesTrib of Leon Creek
Location0.55 MI W of IH 10
RouteState Highway 53
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57778, -98.60276
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,828 (2020)
Projected traffic40,242 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SP 53 over Trib of Leon Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SP 53 over Trib of 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SP 53 over Trib of Leon Creek carry?

About 26,828 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SP 53 over Trib of Leon Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SP 53 over Trib of Leon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.