US Bridges

E Commerce ST over San Antonio River

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 150150B07505009

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,531
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Commerce ST over San Antonio River is a steel truss - deck carrying E Commerce ST over San Antonio River in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 5,531 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2030. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Commerce ST
CrossesSan Antonio River
Location0.20 MI W of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.42309, -98.48494
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,531 (2023)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Commerce ST over San Antonio River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Commerce ST over San Antonio River 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 E Commerce ST over San Antonio River carry?

About 5,531 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is E Commerce ST over San Antonio River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns E Commerce ST over San Antonio River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.