US Bridges

W Cincinnati Ave over Martinez Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of IH 10 WB · Structure no. 150150B06795001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,080
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Cincinnati Ave over Martinez Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Cincinnati Ave over Martinez Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6,080 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,593 by 2031. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Cincinnati Ave
CrossesMartinez Creek
Location0.35 MI W of IH 10 WB
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44918, -98.52077
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,080 (2015)
Projected traffic10,593 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Cincinnati Ave over Martinez Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Cincinnati Ave over Martinez 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does W Cincinnati Ave over Martinez Creek carry?

About 6,080 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is W Cincinnati Ave over Martinez Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns W Cincinnati Ave over Martinez Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.