FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ENCINO RIO RD

Carrying ENCINO RIO RD over WEST ELM CREEK

0.70 MI E OF US 281, Bexar, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ENCINO RIO RD

The ENCINO RIO RD bridge in Bexar, Texas carries ENCINO RIO RD over WEST ELM CREEK. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 8 sections, stretching 21.6 meters (71 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,738 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How ENCINO RIO RD compares

▲ 8.9
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 7%
Higher load rating than 93% of Texas bridges
2,343
Bridges in Bexar · 5 in Poor condition
ENCINO RIO RD 37.2 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
13.5
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
37.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
8
Structure Length
21.6 m (71 ft)
Deck Width
19.5 m (64 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
11,738 vehicles/day
Structure Number
150150B11226001

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ENCINO RIO RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare ENCINO RIO RD against other structures in Bexar and across Texas. Texas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for ENCINO RIO RD?

ENCINO RIO RD in Bexar, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ENCINO RIO RD inspected?

ENCINO RIO RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 11,738 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ENCINO RIO RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ENCINO RIO RD?

ENCINO RIO RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ENCINO RIO RD?

ENCINO RIO RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is ENCINO RIO RD and does age affect safety?

ENCINO RIO RD was built in 1990, making it 36 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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