US Bridges

Wurzbach EB Off-Rp over Salado Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.78 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 150150B38105057

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

About this bridge

Wurzbach EB Off-Rp over Salado Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wurzbach EB Off-Rp over Salado Creek 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 3,000 by 2036. The structure is 725 ft (221.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWurzbach EB Off-Rp
CrossesSalado Creek
Location0.78 MI E of US 281
RouteState Highway 1502
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54941, -98.47435
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length725 ft (221.1 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,472 (2023)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 EB Off-Rp over Salado Creek built?

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

What condition is Wurzbach EB Off-Rp over Salado 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wurzbach EB Off-Rp over Salado Creek carry?

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

How long is Wurzbach EB Off-Rp over Salado Creek?

The structure is 725 ft (221.1 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wurzbach EB Off-Rp over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.