US Bridges

Roland RD over West Branch Salado Crk

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Bexar County, Texas · 0.90 MI SE of US 87 · Structure no. 150150B29355004

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
593 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,021
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roland RD over West Branch Salado Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roland RD over West Branch Salado Crk in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 4,021 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2039. The structure is 593 ft (180.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoland RD
CrossesWest Branch Salado Crk
Location0.90 MI SE of US 87
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39054, -98.42312
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length593 ft (180.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,021 (2020)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roland RD over West Branch Salado Crk built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roland RD over West Branch Salado Crk 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Roland RD over West Branch Salado Crk carry?

About 4,021 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Roland RD over West Branch Salado Crk?

The structure is 593 ft (180.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Roland RD over West Branch Salado Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.