US Bridges

SH 151 WB over Marbach RD

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 2.2 MI E of IH 410 · Structure no. 150150350801032

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,228
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 151 WB over Marbach RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 151 WB over Marbach RD in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 35,228 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,870 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 151 WB
CrossesMarbach RD
Location2.2 MI E of IH 410
RouteState Highway 151
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43159, -98.61007
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,228 (2017)
Projected traffic41,870 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 SH 151 WB over Marbach RD built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 151 WB over Marbach 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SH 151 WB over Marbach RD carry?

About 35,228 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 151 WB over Marbach RD?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 151 WB over Marbach RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.