US Bridges

Wurzbach RD over Zarzamora Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.90 MI NE of SH 16 · Structure no. 150150B38105027

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,917
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wurzbach RD over Zarzamora Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wurzbach RD over Zarzamora 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,917 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWurzbach RD
CrossesZarzamora Creek
Location0.90 MI NE of SH 16
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49403, -98.59593
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,917 (2020)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wurzbach RD over Zarzamora Creek built?

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

What condition is Wurzbach RD over Zarzamora Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Wurzbach RD over Zarzamora Creek carry?

About 23,917 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wurzbach RD over Zarzamora Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Wurzbach RD over Zarzamora Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.