US Bridges

W Huisache Ave over Seeling Channel

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of Wilson Blvd · Structure no. 150150B16805002

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Huisache Ave over Seeling Channel is a prestressed concrete other carrying W Huisache Ave over Seeling Channel in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 540 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,378 by 2031. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Huisache Ave
CrossesSeeling Channel
Location0.4 MI W of Wilson Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.45748, -98.5428
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2020)
Projected traffic1,378 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 W Huisache Ave over Seeling Channel built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Huisache Ave over Seeling Channel 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does W Huisache Ave over Seeling Channel carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W Huisache Ave over Seeling Channel?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns W Huisache Ave over Seeling Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.