US Bridges

West Ave EB over Panther Springs CR

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Bexar County, Texas · 0.10 MI SW of Wurzbach · Structure no. 150150B36545003

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,770
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Ave EB over Panther Springs CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying West Ave EB over Panther Springs CR in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 19,770 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Ave EB
CrossesPanther Springs CR
Location0.10 MI SW of Wurzbach
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.557, -98.49814
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 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,770 (2018)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Ave EB over Panther Springs CR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Ave EB over Panther Springs CR 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 EB over Panther Springs CR carry?

About 19,770 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Ave EB over Panther Springs CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns West Ave EB over Panther Springs CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.