US Bridges

Lp 1604 EB over Babcock Rd.

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.98 MI W of IH 10 · Structure no. 150150245202142

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,750
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 1604 EB over Babcock Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 1604 EB over Babcock Rd. in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 47,750 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,850 by 2033. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 1604 EB
CrossesBabcock Rd.
Location1.98 MI W of IH 10
RouteState Highway 1604
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58698, -98.63125
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.
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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,750 (2013)
Projected traffic66,850 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 1604 EB over Babcock Rd. built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 1604 EB over Babcock Rd. 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 Lp 1604 EB over Babcock Rd. carry?

About 47,750 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Lp 1604 EB over Babcock Rd.?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 1604 EB over Babcock Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.