US Bridges

Lp 1604 Sbml over Medio Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 3.35 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 150150245201283

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 1604 Sbml over Medio Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 1604 Sbml over Medio Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLp 1604 Sbml
CrossesMedio Creek
Location3.35 MI N of US 90
RouteState Highway 1604
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.42053, -98.70994
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2020)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Lp 1604 Sbml over Medio Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 1604 Sbml over Medio 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 1604 Sbml over Medio Creek carry?

About 17,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lp 1604 Sbml over Medio Creek?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 1604 Sbml over Medio Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.