US Bridges

Loop 1604 NB over Shaenfield RD

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.55 MI N of FM 471 · Structure no. 150150245201271

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
314 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,579
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 1604 NB over Shaenfield RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop 1604 NB over Shaenfield RD in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 33,579 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,920 by 2033. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLoop 1604 NB
CrossesShaenfield RD
Location1.55 MI N of FM 471
RouteState Highway 1604
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51505, -98.69436
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,579 (2018)
Projected traffic41,920 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loop 1604 NB over Shaenfield RD built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop 1604 NB over Shaenfield RD 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Loop 1604 NB over Shaenfield RD carry?

About 33,579 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Loop 1604 NB over Shaenfield RD?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 1604 NB over Shaenfield RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.