US Bridges

W Hildebrand Ave over Martinez Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 2.2 MI S of West Ave · Structure no. 150150007212067

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
107 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
18,817
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Hildebrand Ave over Martinez Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Hildebrand Ave over Martinez Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 65 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 18,817 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,344 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 82 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesW Hildebrand Ave
CrossesMartinez Creek
Location2.2 MI S of West Ave
RouteState Highway 10
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.46647, -98.51518
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadOther
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,817 (2020)
Projected traffic26,344 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Hildebrand Ave over Martinez Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is W Hildebrand Ave over Martinez Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does W Hildebrand Ave over Martinez Creek carry?

About 18,817 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Hildebrand Ave over Martinez Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns W Hildebrand Ave over Martinez Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.