US Bridges

Lp 1604 Wbfr over Salado Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.45 MI E of FM 1535 · Structure no. 150150245202177

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,450
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 1604 Wbfr over Salado Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 1604 Wbfr over Salado Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 11,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,030 by 2033. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesLp 1604 Wbfr
CrossesSalado Creek
Location1.45 MI E of FM 1535
RouteState Highway 1604
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60251, -98.54012
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,450 (2013)
Projected traffic16,030 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Wbfr over Salado Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 1604 Wbfr over Salado 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 Wbfr over Salado Creek carry?

About 11,450 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lp 1604 Wbfr over Salado Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 1604 Wbfr over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.