US Bridges

W Commerce ST over Apache Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of Gen Mcmullen · Structure no. 150150B07510162

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
18,352
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Commerce ST over Apache Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Commerce ST over Apache Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 18,352 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Commerce ST
CrossesApache Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Gen Mcmullen
RouteCity Street 8067
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.42986, -98.54543
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,352 (2023)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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 Apache Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Commerce ST over Apache 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 Apache Creek carry?

About 18,352 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Commerce ST over Apache Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns W Commerce ST over Apache Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.