US Bridges

W. Military DR SB over Trib. Leon Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of Marbach RD · Structure no. 150150B23100002

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
266 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
8,343
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Military DR SB over Trib. Leon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W. Military DR SB over Trib. Leon Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 8,343 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,000 by 2031. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Military DR SB
CrossesTrib. Leon Creek
Location0.25 MI N of Marbach RD
RouteCity Street 8064
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.42249, -98.62855
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,343 (2020)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Military DR SB over Trib. Leon Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Military DR SB over Trib. Leon 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does W. Military DR SB over Trib. Leon Creek carry?

About 8,343 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. Military DR SB over Trib. Leon Creek?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns W. Military DR SB over Trib. Leon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.