US Bridges

W Commerce ST over Alazan Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · .14 MI W of N Colorado ST · Structure no. 150150B07510005

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,205
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Commerce ST over Alazan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Commerce 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 9,205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,000 by 2031. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Commerce ST
CrossesAlazan Creek
Location.14 MI W of N Colorado ST
RouteCity Street 8067
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.4269, -98.51334
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,205 (2020)
Projected traffic16,000 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Commerce ST over Alazan Creek built?

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

What condition is W Commerce 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does W Commerce ST over Alazan Creek carry?

About 9,205 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W Commerce ST over Alazan Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns W Commerce ST over Alazan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.