US Bridges

Triple Tree over Calaveras Creek

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Bexar County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of US 87 · Structure no. 150150W00020001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
95 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
395
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Triple Tree over Calaveras Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Triple Tree over Calaveras Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 395 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2039. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTriple Tree
CrossesCalaveras Creek
Location0.40 MI N of US 87
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39117, -98.3366
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Triple Tree over Calaveras Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Triple Tree over Calaveras 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Triple Tree over Calaveras Creek carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Triple Tree over Calaveras Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Triple Tree over Calaveras Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.