US Bridges

Caliza DR over East Elm Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of Encino Rio · Structure no. 150150B05308001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,405
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caliza DR over East Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Caliza DR over East Elm 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 3,405 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2031. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCaliza DR
CrossesEast Elm Creek
Location0.6 MI E of Encino Rio
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63834, -98.43326
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,405 (2015)
Projected traffic10 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Caliza DR over East Elm Creek built?

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

What condition is Caliza DR over East Elm 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 Caliza DR over East Elm Creek carry?

About 3,405 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Caliza DR over East Elm Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Caliza DR over East Elm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.