US Bridges

SH 151 Ebfr over Leon Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 3.2 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 150150350801021

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
710 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
6,020
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 151 Ebfr over Leon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 151 Ebfr over Leon Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 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 6,020 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,428 by 2042. The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 151 Ebfr
CrossesLeon Creek
Location3.2 MI N of US 90
RouteState Highway 151
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43425, -98.62677
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length710 ft (216.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,020 (2022)
Projected traffic8,428 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 SH 151 Ebfr over Leon Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SH 151 Ebfr over Leon 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 151 Ebfr over Leon Creek carry?

About 6,020 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 151 Ebfr over Leon Creek?

The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 151 Ebfr over Leon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.