US Bridges

Wetmore RD over Salado Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.45 MI SW Wurzbach Pky · Structure no. 150150B36780001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
353 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
37,722
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wetmore RD over Salado Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wetmore RD over Salado Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 37,722 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35,000 by 2033. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWetmore RD
CrossesSalado Creek
Location0.45 MI SW Wurzbach Pky
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54209, -98.44208
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,722 (2020)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$39,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wetmore RD over Salado Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wetmore RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wetmore RD over Salado Creek carry?

About 37,722 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Wetmore RD over Salado Creek?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Wetmore RD over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.