US Bridges

Gembler RD over Salado Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of Loop 13 · Structure no. 150150B13360001

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
570 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
9,120
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gembler RD over Salado Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gembler RD over Salado Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 59 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 9,120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2031. The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGembler RD
CrossesSalado Creek
Location0.8 MI W of Loop 13
RouteCity Street 8098
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43556, -98.41949
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length570 ft (173.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,120 (2020)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gembler RD over Salado Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Gembler 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Gembler RD over Salado Creek carry?

About 9,120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gembler RD over Salado Creek?

The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Gembler RD over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.