US Bridges

Schaefer RD over Salitrillo Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.55 MI E of FM 1516 · Structure no. 150150M00260001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,937
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schaefer RD over Salitrillo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Schaefer RD over Salitrillo Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 10,937 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,000 by 2033. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSchaefer RD
CrossesSalitrillo Creek
Location0.55 MI E of FM 1516
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50907, -98.30031
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,937 (2020)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Schaefer RD over Salitrillo Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schaefer RD over Salitrillo 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 Schaefer RD over Salitrillo Creek carry?

About 10,937 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Schaefer RD over Salitrillo Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Schaefer RD over Salitrillo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.