US Bridges

Buena Vista ST over Alazan Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of N Colorado ST · Structure no. 150150B04695001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,580
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buena Vista ST over Alazan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Buena Vista ST over Alazan Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 7,580 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2031. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBuena Vista ST
CrossesAlazan Creek
Location0.1 MI W of N Colorado ST
RouteCity Street 8083
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.42579, -98.51286
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,580 (2019)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$183,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buena Vista ST over Alazan Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buena Vista ST over Alazan 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Buena Vista ST over Alazan Creek carry?

About 7,580 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Buena Vista ST over Alazan Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Buena Vista ST over Alazan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.