US Bridges

Wurzbach Pkwy EB over Sea Creek & UPRR

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.42 MI E of Wetmore RD · Structure no. 150150B38105011

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,305 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
22,205
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wurzbach Pkwy EB over Sea Creek & UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wurzbach Pkwy EB over Sea Creek & UPRR in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 22,205 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2033. The structure is 1,305 ft (397.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWurzbach Pkwy EB
CrossesSea Creek & UPRR
Location0.42 MI E of Wetmore RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.544, -98.42729
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,305 ft (397.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,205 (2023)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 Wurzbach Pkwy EB over Sea Creek & UPRR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wurzbach Pkwy EB over Sea Creek & UPRR 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 Wurzbach Pkwy EB over Sea Creek & UPRR carry?

About 22,205 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wurzbach Pkwy EB over Sea Creek & UPRR?

The structure is 1,305 ft (397.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Wurzbach Pkwy EB over Sea Creek & UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.