US Bridges

Brooklyn Ave over San Antonio River

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Bexar County, Texas · 0.05 MI SE of ST Mary ST · Structure no. 150150B04495001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
901
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooklyn Ave over San Antonio River is a concrete tee beam carrying Brooklyn Ave over San Antonio River in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 901 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2031. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrooklyn Ave
CrossesSan Antonio River
Location0.05 MI SE of ST Mary ST
RouteCity Street 8179
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43338, -98.48511
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic901 (2020)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$114,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brooklyn Ave over San Antonio River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooklyn Ave over San Antonio River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Brooklyn Ave over San Antonio River carry?

About 901 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Brooklyn Ave over San Antonio River?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Brooklyn Ave over San Antonio River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.