US Bridges

SH 211 over Lucas Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.2 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 150150354404001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,413
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 211 over Lucas Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 211 over Lucas Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 20,413 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,578 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 211
CrossesLucas Creek
Location1.2 MI N of US 90
RouteState Highway 211
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39073, -98.76712
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,413 (2022)
Projected traffic28,578 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 211 over Lucas Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 211 over Lucas 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 211 over Lucas Creek carry?

About 20,413 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 211 over Lucas Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SH 211 over Lucas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.