US Bridges

Wurzbach Pkwy WB over Wetmore RD & UP RR

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.04 MI W of Nacogdoches · Structure no. 150150B38105014

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
950 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,236
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wurzbach Pkwy WB over Wetmore RD & UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wurzbach Pkwy WB over Wetmore RD & UP RR 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 25,236 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2033. The structure is 950 ft (289.6 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 WB
CrossesWetmore RD & UP RR
Location1.04 MI W of Nacogdoches
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54629, -98.4366
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length950 ft (289.6 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,236 (2023)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wurzbach Pkwy WB over Wetmore RD & UP RR built?

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

What condition is Wurzbach Pkwy WB over Wetmore RD & UP RR 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 WB over Wetmore RD & UP RR carry?

About 25,236 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wurzbach Pkwy WB over Wetmore RD & UP RR?

The structure is 950 ft (289.6 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Wurzbach Pkwy WB over Wetmore RD & UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.