US Bridges

SH 151 WB over Military Drive West

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of IH 410 · Structure no. 150150350801036

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

About this bridge

SH 151 WB over Military Drive West is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 151 WB over Military Drive West 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 35,228 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,230 by 2033. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 151 WB
CrossesMilitary Drive West
Location1.0 MI E of IH 410
RouteState Highway 151
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43389, -98.63049
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 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 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 traffic38,230 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 WB over Military Drive West built?

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

What condition is SH 151 WB over Military Drive West 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 WB over Military Drive West carry?

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

How long is SH 151 WB over Military Drive West?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 151 WB over Military Drive West?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.