US Bridges

Bitters RD over Panther Spring Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 2.20 MI NW of IH 410 · Structure no. 150150B03215001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
267 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,456
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bitters RD over Panther Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bitters RD over Panther Spring Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 16,456 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2031. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBitters RD
CrossesPanther Spring Creek
Location2.20 MI NW of IH 410
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.5786, -98.51044
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,456 (2020)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$29,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bitters RD over Panther Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bitters RD over Panther Spring 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Bitters RD over Panther Spring Creek carry?

About 16,456 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bitters RD over Panther Spring Creek?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Bitters RD over Panther Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.