US Bridges

Westwood Lp over Culebra Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150B36771001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
555 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
9,560
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westwood Lp over Culebra Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westwood Lp over Culebra Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 9,560 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 555 ft (169.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWestwood Lp
CrossesCulebra Creek
Location0.20 MI W of Lp 1604
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49899, -98.70647
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length555 ft (169.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,560 (2020)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Westwood Lp over Culebra Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westwood Lp over Culebra 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 Westwood Lp over Culebra Creek carry?

About 9,560 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Westwood Lp over Culebra Creek?

The structure is 555 ft (169.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Westwood Lp over Culebra Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.