US Bridges

Lp 1604 Nbfr over Helotes Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 2.25 MI N of FM 471 · Structure no. 150150245201273

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,969
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 1604 Nbfr over Helotes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 1604 Nbfr over Helotes Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 24,969 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2035. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 1604 Nbfr
CrossesHelotes Creek
Location2.25 MI N of FM 471
RouteState Highway 1604
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52368, -98.68985
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,969 (2019)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 1604 Nbfr over Helotes Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 1604 Nbfr over Helotes 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 1604 Nbfr over Helotes Creek carry?

About 24,969 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lp 1604 Nbfr over Helotes Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 1604 Nbfr over Helotes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.