US Bridges

Newell ST over San Antonio River

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of IH 37 · Structure no. 150150001710372

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
153 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,524
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newell ST over San Antonio River is a concrete slab carrying Newell ST over San Antonio River in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5,524 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,286 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNewell ST
CrossesSan Antonio River
Location0.25 MI W of IH 37
RouteInterstate 35
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44088, -98.48237
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,524 (2020)
Projected traffic8,286 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newell ST over San Antonio River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newell ST over San Antonio 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Newell ST over San Antonio River carry?

About 5,524 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Newell ST over San Antonio River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Newell ST over San Antonio River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.