US Bridges

Lp 1604 Ebfr over Huesta Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.5 MI NE of FM 1560 · Structure no. 150150245202144

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,962
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 1604 Ebfr over Huesta Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lp 1604 Ebfr over Huesta Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7,962 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,710 by 2034. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLp 1604 Ebfr
CrossesHuesta Creek
Location0.5 MI NE of FM 1560
RouteState Highway 1604
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57527, -98.64614
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,962 (2023)
Projected traffic14,710 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 Ebfr over Huesta Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 1604 Ebfr over Huesta 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 1604 Ebfr over Huesta Creek carry?

About 7,962 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lp 1604 Ebfr over Huesta Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 1604 Ebfr over Huesta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.