US Bridges

E Cesar Chavez EB over San Antonio River

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.2 MI SE of Main ST · Structure no. 150150B10170002

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,433
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Cesar Chavez EB over San Antonio River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Cesar Chavez EB over San Antonio River in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 8,433 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,000 by 2031. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Cesar Chavez EB
CrossesSan Antonio River
Location0.2 MI SE of Main ST
RouteCity Street 8085
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.418, -98.49282
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.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 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 EB over San Antonio River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Cesar Chavez EB 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 E Cesar Chavez EB over San Antonio River carry?

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

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

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E Cesar Chavez EB over San Antonio River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.