US Bridges

Dolorosa ST over San Antonio River

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of Main Plaza · Structure no. 150150B09735001

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
667
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dolorosa ST over San Antonio River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Dolorosa ST over San Antonio River in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 667 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,500 by 2031. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDolorosa ST
CrossesSan Antonio River
Location0.05 MI E of Main Plaza
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.42377, -98.49272
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic667 (2020)
Projected traffic17,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dolorosa ST over San Antonio River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dolorosa 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 Dolorosa ST over San Antonio River carry?

About 667 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Dolorosa ST over San Antonio River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Dolorosa ST over San Antonio River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.