US Bridges

Lp 1604 SB over SP RR FM 78 & FM 1976

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 2.6 MI SE of SH 218 · Structure no. 150150245203195

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
485 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
34,952
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 1604 SB over SP RR FM 78 & FM 1976 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 1604 SB over SP RR FM 78 & FM 1976 in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 34,952 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,480 by 2033. The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLp 1604 SB
CrossesSP RR FM 78 & FM 1976
Location2.6 MI SE of SH 218
RouteState Highway 1604
StateTexas
Coordinates29.5335, -98.30174
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.
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 geometry8: Equal 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 spans7 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length485 ft (147.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,952 (2017)
Projected traffic36,480 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 1604 SB over SP RR FM 78 & FM 1976 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 1604 SB over SP RR FM 78 & FM 1976 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 SB over SP RR FM 78 & FM 1976 carry?

About 34,952 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lp 1604 SB over SP RR FM 78 & FM 1976?

The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 1604 SB over SP RR FM 78 & FM 1976?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.