US Bridges

Dresden DR over Olmos Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of Blanco RD · Structure no. 150150B09940001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,353
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dresden DR over Olmos Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dresden DR over Olmos Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 4,353 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,543 by 2031. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDresden DR
CrossesOlmos Creek
Location0.20 MI W of Blanco RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49911, -98.51053
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,353 (2015)
Projected traffic7,543 by 2031
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 Dresden DR over Olmos Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dresden DR over Olmos 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 Dresden DR over Olmos Creek carry?

About 4,353 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Dresden DR over Olmos Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Dresden DR over Olmos Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.