US Bridges

Rittiman RD over Salado Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.85 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 150150B29000004

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
700 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
16,709
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rittiman RD over Salado Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rittiman RD over Salado Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 16,709 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,000 by 2038. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRittiman RD
CrossesSalado Creek
Location0.85 MI W of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48488, -98.41666
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans14
Design loadHL 93
Structure length700 ft (213.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,709 (2020)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rittiman RD over Salado Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rittiman 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rittiman RD over Salado Creek carry?

About 16,709 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rittiman RD over Salado Creek?

The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Rittiman RD over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.