US Bridges

E Cesar Chavez WB over San Antonio River

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.2 MI SE of Main ST · Structure no. 150150B10170001

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,433
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Cesar Chavez WB over San Antonio River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Cesar Chavez WB over San Antonio River in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,433 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,000 by 2031. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Cesar Chavez WB
CrossesSan Antonio River
Location0.2 MI SE of Main ST
RouteCity Street 8085
StateTexas
Coordinates29.418, -98.49283
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,433 (2023)
Projected traffic21,000 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Cesar Chavez WB over San Antonio River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Cesar Chavez WB over San Antonio River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does E Cesar Chavez WB over San Antonio River carry?

About 8,433 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is E Cesar Chavez WB over San Antonio River?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns E Cesar Chavez WB over San Antonio River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.