US Bridges

Lp 1604 EB over Leon Creek

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Bexar County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of IH 10 · Structure no. 150150245202099

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,681
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 1604 EB over Leon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 1604 EB over Leon Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 46,681 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,353 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 1604 EB
CrossesLeon Creek
Location0.30 MI W of IH 10
RouteState Highway 1604
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59019, -98.6038
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,681 (2022)
Projected traffic65,353 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Lp 1604 EB over Leon Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Lp 1604 EB over Leon 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 1604 EB over Leon Creek carry?

About 46,681 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lp 1604 EB over Leon Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 1604 EB over Leon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.