US Bridges

SH 151 Wbml over Leon Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.2 MI E of IH 410 · Structure no. 150150350801034

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
879 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
30,154
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 151 Wbml over Leon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 151 Wbml over Leon Creek 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 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 30,154 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,215 by 2042. The structure is 879 ft (267.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 151 Wbml
CrossesLeon Creek
Location1.2 MI E of IH 410
RouteState Highway 151
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43478, -98.62709
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length879 ft (267.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,154 (2022)
Projected traffic42,215 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 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 151 Wbml over Leon Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 151 Wbml over Leon Creek 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 2024.

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

About 30,154 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 151 Wbml over Leon Creek?

The structure is 879 ft (267.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 151 Wbml over Leon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.