US Bridges

West Ave over Rock Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of Lp 410 · Structure no. 150150B36545002

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,020
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Ave over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Ave over Rock Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 15,020 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2038. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Ave
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.20 MI S of Lp 410
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51398, -98.52592
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,020 (2020)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Ave over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Ave over Rock 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 West Ave over Rock Creek carry?

About 15,020 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is West Ave over Rock Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns West Ave over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.