US Bridges

West Avenue over Salado Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.1 MI SW of Wurzbach Pkw · Structure no. 150150B36545005

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
322 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
12,480
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Avenue over Salado Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying West Avenue over Salado Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 12,480 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,159 by 2038. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest Avenue
CrossesSalado Creek
Location0.1 MI SW of Wurzbach Pkw
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55507, -98.49997
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,480 (2020)
Projected traffic22,159 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Avenue over Salado Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Avenue 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does West Avenue over Salado Creek carry?

About 12,480 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Avenue over Salado Creek?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns West Avenue over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.