US Bridges

Rice RD over Salado Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Brooksdale · Structure no. 150150B28685003

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
681 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,325
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rice RD over Salado Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rice RD over Salado Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,325 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2039. The structure is 681 ft (207.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRice RD
CrossesSalado Creek
Location0.10 MI E of Brooksdale
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.40888, -98.41831
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length681 ft (207.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,325 (2022)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2039
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rice RD over Salado Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rice RD 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 Rice RD over Salado Creek carry?

About 2,325 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rice RD over Salado Creek?

The structure is 681 ft (207.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rice RD over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.