US Bridges

Gold Canyon RD over Lp 1604

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 150150245203075

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,984
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gold Canyon RD over Lp 1604 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gold Canyon RD over Lp 1604 in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 30 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 8,984 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,000 by 2034. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGold Canyon RD
CrossesLp 1604
Location0.7 MI E of US 281
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60592, -98.45782
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 geometry9: 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,984 (2020)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Gold Canyon RD over Lp 1604 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Gold Canyon 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 Gold Canyon RD over Lp 1604 carry?

About 8,984 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Gold Canyon RD over Lp 1604?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Gold Canyon RD over Lp 1604?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.