US Bridges

E Sonterra Blvd EB over Lorence Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.08 MI E of Sigma RD · Structure no. 150150B32097002

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,909
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Sonterra Blvd EB over Lorence Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Sonterra Blvd EB over Lorence Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7,909 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Sonterra Blvd EB
CrossesLorence Creek
Location0.08 MI E of Sigma RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61511, -98.48226
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,909 (2023)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Sonterra Blvd EB over Lorence Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Sonterra Blvd EB over Lorence 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does E Sonterra Blvd EB over Lorence Creek carry?

About 7,909 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is E Sonterra Blvd EB over Lorence Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns E Sonterra Blvd EB over Lorence Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.