US Bridges

Wurzbach Pkwy over West Ave

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.78 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 150150B38105054

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
357 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,359
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wurzbach Pkwy over West Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wurzbach Pkwy over West Ave 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 46,359 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2036. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 92 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWurzbach Pkwy
CrossesWest Ave
Location0.78 MI W of US 281
RouteState Highway 1502
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55808, -98.49702
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,359 (2023)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 over West Ave built?

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

What condition is Wurzbach Pkwy over West Ave 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 over West Ave carry?

About 46,359 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wurzbach Pkwy over West Ave?

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Wurzbach Pkwy over West Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.