US Bridges

Brackenridge Road over San Antonio River

FairPosted for load

Bexar County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of Hildebrand · Structure no. 150150B03825002

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
807
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brackenridge Road over San Antonio River is a steel truss - thru carrying Brackenridge Road over San Antonio River in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 807 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2031. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBrackenridge Road
CrossesSan Antonio River
Location0.2 MI S of Hildebrand
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.46329, -98.46924
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic807 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brackenridge Road over San Antonio River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brackenridge Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Brackenridge Road over San Antonio River carry?

About 807 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Brackenridge Road over San Antonio River?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Brackenridge Road over San Antonio River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.