US Bridges

Schuwirth RD over Escondido Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of Green RD · Structure no. 150150AA0499001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
201
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schuwirth RD over Escondido Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Schuwirth RD over Escondido Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 201 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2027. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSchuwirth RD
CrossesEscondido Creek
Location0.05 MI S of Green RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.45146, -98.27909
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Schuwirth RD over Escondido Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schuwirth RD over Escondido 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Schuwirth RD over Escondido Creek carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Schuwirth RD over Escondido Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Schuwirth RD over Escondido Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.