US Bridges

Crockett Street over San Antonio River

PoorPosted for load

Bexar County, Texas · 0.02 MI E of N Presa · Structure no. 150150B08310001

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
233
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crockett Street over San Antonio River is a steel truss - thru carrying Crockett Street over San Antonio River in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 125 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 233 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2031. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCrockett Street
CrossesSan Antonio River
Location0.02 MI E of N Presa
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.42507, -98.48856
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crockett Street over San Antonio River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Crockett Street over San Antonio River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Crockett Street over San Antonio River carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Crockett Street over San Antonio River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Crockett Street over San Antonio River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.