US Bridges

Camden ST over San Antonio River

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of IH 35 · Structure no. 150150B05270001

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,680
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camden ST over San Antonio River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Camden ST over San Antonio River in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,680 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,400 by 2030. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesCamden ST
CrossesSan Antonio River
Location0.05 MI N of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44039, -98.4822
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,680 (2020)
Projected traffic26,400 by 2030
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camden ST over San Antonio River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camden ST 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 Camden ST over San Antonio River carry?

About 1,680 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Camden ST over San Antonio River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Camden ST over San Antonio River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.