US Bridges

Wurzbach Pkwy EB over Salado Creek East

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.90 MI E of Jones-Mltsbg · Structure no. 150150B38105036

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,236
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wurzbach Pkwy EB over Salado Creek East is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wurzbach Pkwy EB over Salado Creek East in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 25,236 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2035. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWurzbach Pkwy EB
CrossesSalado Creek East
Location0.90 MI E of Jones-Mltsbg
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54441, -98.45832
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,236 (2023)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Salado Creek East built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wurzbach Pkwy EB over Salado Creek East 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wurzbach Pkwy EB over Salado Creek East carry?

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

How long is Wurzbach Pkwy EB over Salado Creek East?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Wurzbach Pkwy EB over Salado Creek East?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.