US Bridges

Vista Del Norte over Salado Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Blanco RD · Structure no. 150150B35838001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,939
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vista Del Norte over Salado Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vista Del Norte over Salado Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 8,939 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,000 by 2038. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesVista Del Norte
CrossesSalado Creek
Location0.10 MI E of Blanco RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55898, -98.51548
Functional classUrban Local

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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,939 (2018)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$330,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vista Del Norte over Salado Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vista Del Norte 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 Vista Del Norte over Salado Creek carry?

About 8,939 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Vista Del Norte over Salado Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Vista Del Norte over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.