US Bridges

Baywater Stage (w) over Leon Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.01 MI NE of Boerne Stg · Structure no. 150150AA9907003

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
352 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,379
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baywater Stage (w) over Leon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baywater Stage (w) 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 2,379 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2030. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBaywater Stage (w)
CrossesLeon Creek
Location0.01 MI NE of Boerne Stg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67114, -98.65012
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,379 (2020)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$39,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baywater Stage (w) over Leon Creek built?

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

What condition is Baywater Stage (w) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Baywater Stage (w) over Leon Creek carry?

About 2,379 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Baywater Stage (w) over Leon Creek?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Baywater Stage (w) over Leon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.