US Bridges

Shaenfield RD over Helotes Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.62 MI SE of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150B31257001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
500 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shaenfield RD over Helotes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shaenfield RD over Helotes Creek 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2042. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesShaenfield RD
CrossesHelotes Creek
Location0.62 MI SE of Lp 1604
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50721, -98.69216
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2042
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shaenfield RD over Helotes Creek built?

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

What condition is Shaenfield RD over Helotes 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Shaenfield RD over Helotes Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shaenfield RD over Helotes Creek?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Shaenfield RD over Helotes Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.