US Bridges

SH 151 Ml over FM 1957 (potranco Rd)

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.3 MI NW of IH 410 · Structure no. 150150350801028

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80,440
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 151 Ml over FM 1957 (potranco Rd) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 151 Ml over FM 1957 (potranco Rd) in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 28 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 80,440 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,060 by 2033. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 150 ft wide.

CarriesSH 151 Ml
CrossesFM 1957 (potranco Rd)
Location1.3 MI NW of IH 410
RouteState Highway 151
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44314, -98.66364
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width148 ft (45.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,440 (2020)
Projected traffic73,060 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SH 151 Ml over FM 1957 (potranco Rd) built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SH 151 Ml over FM 1957 (potranco Rd) 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SH 151 Ml over FM 1957 (potranco Rd) carry?

About 80,440 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 151 Ml over FM 1957 (potranco Rd)?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns SH 151 Ml over FM 1957 (potranco Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.