US Bridges

Cantrell Drive over Commercial Tributary

Good

Bexar County, Texas · .05 MI W of Commercial Av · Structure no. 150150B05525001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,342
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cantrell Drive over Commercial Tributary is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cantrell Drive over Commercial Tributary in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 1,342 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCantrell Drive
CrossesCommercial Tributary
Location.05 MI W of Commercial Av
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.34863, -98.517
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,342 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cantrell Drive over Commercial Tributary built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cantrell Drive over Commercial Tributary 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cantrell Drive over Commercial Tributary carry?

About 1,342 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cantrell Drive over Commercial Tributary?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Cantrell Drive over Commercial Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.