US Bridges

Lp 1604 WB FR over Leon Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of IH 10 · Structure no. 150150245202053

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,815
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 1604 WB FR over Leon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 1604 WB FR over Leon Creek 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 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 8,815 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,560 by 2033. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLp 1604 WB FR
CrossesLeon Creek
Location0.30 MI W of IH 10
RouteState Highway 1604
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59069, -98.60416
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,815 (2021)
Projected traffic12,560 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 WB FR over Leon Creek built?

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

What condition is Lp 1604 WB FR over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 1604 WB FR over Leon Creek carry?

About 8,815 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lp 1604 WB FR over Leon Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 1604 WB FR over Leon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.