US Bridges

Wurzbach Pky WB over UPRR & Beitel Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.75 MI NE Thousand Oaks · Structure no. 150150B38105024

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,426 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wurzbach Pky WB over UPRR & Beitel Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wurzbach Pky WB over UPRR & Beitel Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2032. The structure is 1,426 ft (434.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWurzbach Pky WB
CrossesUPRR & Beitel Creek
Location0.75 MI NE Thousand Oaks
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54454, -98.38536
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,426 ft (434.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2012)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2032
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 Pky WB over UPRR & Beitel Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wurzbach Pky WB over UPRR & Beitel 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 Wurzbach Pky WB over UPRR & Beitel Creek carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wurzbach Pky WB over UPRR & Beitel Creek?

The structure is 1,426 ft (434.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Wurzbach Pky WB over UPRR & Beitel Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.