US Bridges

E Southcross EB over Salado Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of Pecan Valley · Structure no. 150150B32120002

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
620 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
5,874
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Southcross EB over Salado Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Southcross EB over Salado Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5,874 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,000 by 2039. The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesE Southcross EB
CrossesSalado Creek
Location0.40 MI E of Pecan Valley
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.37473, -98.42565
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length620 ft (189 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,874 (2015)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Southcross EB over Salado Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Southcross EB over Salado 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does E Southcross EB over Salado Creek carry?

About 5,874 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is E Southcross EB over Salado Creek?

The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E Southcross EB over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.