US Bridges

SH 151 Wbml over Slick Ranch Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of IH 410 · Structure no. 150150350801038

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,335
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 151 Wbml over Slick Ranch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 151 Wbml over Slick Ranch 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 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 35,335 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,230 by 2033. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 151 Wbml
CrossesSlick Ranch Creek
Location0.5 MI E of IH 410
RouteState Highway 151
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43207, -98.6377
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,335 (2017)
Projected traffic38,230 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 Slick Ranch Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 151 Wbml over Slick Ranch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 151 Wbml over Slick Ranch Creek carry?

About 35,335 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 151 Wbml over Slick Ranch Creek?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 151 Wbml over Slick Ranch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.