US Bridges

Wurzbach Pkwy over Salado CR Jones Maltsbr

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.00 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 150150B38105056

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,372 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
43,472
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wurzbach Pkwy over Salado CR Jones Maltsbr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wurzbach Pkwy over Salado CR Jones Maltsbr 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 43,472 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2036. The structure is 2,372 ft (723 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWurzbach Pkwy
CrossesSalado CR Jones Maltsbr
Location1.00 MI E of US 281
RouteState Highway 1502
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54842, -98.47253
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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, precast panels
Main spans19 (+6 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,372 ft (723 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,472 (2023)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 over Salado CR Jones Maltsbr built?

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

What condition is Wurzbach Pkwy over Salado CR Jones Maltsbr 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 Salado CR Jones Maltsbr carry?

About 43,472 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wurzbach Pkwy over Salado CR Jones Maltsbr?

The structure is 2,372 ft (723 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Wurzbach Pkwy over Salado CR Jones Maltsbr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.