US Bridges

Jones Maltsberger over Lorence Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of Thousand Oaks · Structure no. 150150B17905001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
444 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,797
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Maltsberger over Lorence Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jones Maltsberger over Lorence Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6,797 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2031. The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJones Maltsberger
CrossesLorence Creek
Location0.8 MI S of Thousand Oaks
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56874, -98.45156
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length444 ft (135.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,797 (2020)
Projected traffic10 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$49,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Maltsberger over Lorence Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Maltsberger over Lorence 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Jones Maltsberger over Lorence Creek carry?

About 6,797 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Jones Maltsberger over Lorence Creek?

The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Maltsberger over Lorence Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.