US Bridges

SH 16 over Leon River

Fair

Comanche County, Texas · 3.75 MI N of SH 6 · Structure no. 230470028804018

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
490 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,228
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Leon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 16 over Leon River in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 71 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,228 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,940 by 2033. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesLeon River
Location3.75 MI N of SH 6
RouteState Highway 16
CountyComanche County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.1733, -98.53338
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length490 ft (149.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,228 (2020)
Projected traffic1,940 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$149,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 16 over Leon River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SH 16 over Leon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Leon River carry?

About 1,228 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Leon River?

The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Leon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.