US Bridges

Wurzbach Parkway over FM 2696 (blanco Rd.)

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.8 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 150150270801095

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,090 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
42,784
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wurzbach Parkway over FM 2696 (blanco Rd.) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wurzbach Parkway over FM 2696 (blanco Rd.) in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 42,784 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,898 by 2024. The structure is 1,090 ft (332.2 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWurzbach Parkway
CrossesFM 2696 (blanco Rd.)
Location1.8 MI W of US 281
RouteState Highway 1502
StateTexas
Coordinates29.5582, -98.51748
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans7 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,090 ft (332.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,784 (2022)
Projected traffic59,898 by 2024
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wurzbach Parkway over FM 2696 (blanco Rd.) built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wurzbach Parkway over FM 2696 (blanco Rd.) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wurzbach Parkway over FM 2696 (blanco Rd.) carry?

About 42,784 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wurzbach Parkway over FM 2696 (blanco Rd.)?

The structure is 1,090 ft (332.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Wurzbach Parkway over FM 2696 (blanco Rd.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.