US Bridges

Perrin Beitel RD over Beitel Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.44 MI S of Lp 410 · Structure no. 150150B27075002

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,446
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perrin Beitel RD over Beitel Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Perrin Beitel RD over Beitel Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 17,446 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,000 by 2033. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPerrin Beitel RD
CrossesBeitel Creek
Location0.44 MI S of Lp 410
RouteCity Street 8030
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51043, -98.40974
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,446 (2020)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Perrin Beitel RD over Beitel Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perrin Beitel RD over Beitel 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Perrin Beitel RD over Beitel Creek carry?

About 17,446 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Perrin Beitel RD over Beitel Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Perrin Beitel RD over Beitel Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.