US Bridges

Baywater Stage over Leon Creek

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Bexar County, Texas · 0.01 MI N of Boerne Stage · Structure no. 150150B02448001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,609
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baywater Stage over Leon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baywater Stage 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 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 2,609 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2035. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBaywater Stage
CrossesLeon Creek
Location0.01 MI N of Boerne Stage
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66656, -98.63754
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,609 (2020)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2035
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Baywater Stage over Leon Creek built?

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

What condition is Baywater Stage over Leon 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Baywater Stage over Leon Creek carry?

About 2,609 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Baywater Stage over Leon Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Baywater Stage over Leon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.