US Bridges

Eisenhauer RD over Salado Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of Holbrook RD · Structure no. 150150B10680001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
514 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
11,237
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eisenhauer RD over Salado Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eisenhauer RD over Salado Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 11,237 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,609 by 2031. The structure is 514 ft (156.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEisenhauer RD
CrossesSalado Creek
Location0.05 MI W of Holbrook RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49637, -98.42135
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length514 ft (156.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,237 (2020)
Projected traffic11,609 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$54,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eisenhauer RD over Salado Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eisenhauer RD over Salado 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 Eisenhauer RD over Salado Creek carry?

About 11,237 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Eisenhauer RD over Salado Creek?

The structure is 514 ft (156.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Eisenhauer RD over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.