US Bridges

Bitters Rd. over Lp 1604

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.64 MI E of FM 1535 · Structure no. 150150245202092

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,190
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bitters Rd. over Lp 1604 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bitters Rd. over Lp 1604 in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 38 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 11,190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2034. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBitters Rd.
CrossesLp 1604
Location1.64 MI E of FM 1535
RouteCounty Highway 2149
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60325, -98.53356
Functional classUrban Local

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 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,190 (2014)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bitters Rd. over Lp 1604 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Bitters Rd. over Lp 1604 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 Bitters Rd. over Lp 1604 carry?

About 11,190 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Bitters Rd. over Lp 1604?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Bitters Rd. over Lp 1604?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.