US Bridges

FM 2252 over Lp 1604

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 2.00 MI NW of IH 35 · Structure no. 150150245203211

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,940
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2252 over Lp 1604 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2252 over Lp 1604 in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 21,940 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,720 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 2252
CrossesLp 1604
Location2.00 MI NW of IH 35
RouteState Highway 2252
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59206, -98.35158
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,940 (2013)
Projected traffic30,720 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
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 FM 2252 over Lp 1604 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2252 over Lp 1604 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does FM 2252 over Lp 1604 carry?

About 21,940 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 2252 over Lp 1604?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2252 over Lp 1604?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.