US Bridges

Jones Maltsberger over Salado Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of Starcrest · Structure no. 150150B17905004

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
302 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
24,110
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Maltsberger over Salado Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Jones Maltsberger over Salado Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 24,110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2031. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJones Maltsberger
CrossesSalado Creek
Location0.4 MI S of Starcrest
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54739, -98.47329
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 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 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,110 (2011)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Maltsberger over Salado Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Maltsberger 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 Jones Maltsberger over Salado Creek carry?

About 24,110 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Jones Maltsberger over Salado Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Maltsberger over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.