US Bridges

Lp 1604 over UPRR &old Corpus Christi

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Bexar County, Texas · 1.64 MI SW of US 181 · Structure no. 150150225502015

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,104
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 1604 over UPRR &old Corpus Christi is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 1604 over UPRR &old Corpus Christi in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6,104 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,770 by 2033. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 1604
CrossesUPRR &old Corpus Christi
Location1.64 MI SW of US 181
RouteState Highway 1604
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.25231, -98.32851
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,104 (2019)
Projected traffic4,770 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 UPRR &old Corpus Christi built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 1604 over UPRR &old Corpus Christi 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 UPRR &old Corpus Christi carry?

About 6,104 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Lp 1604 over UPRR &old Corpus Christi?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 1604 over UPRR &old Corpus Christi?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.