US Bridges

C Chavez\el Paso over San Pedro Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.05 MI NW of S Flores ST · Structure no. 150150B10170003

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,878
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

C Chavez\el Paso over San Pedro Creek is a concrete culvert carrying C Chavez\el Paso over San Pedro Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 100 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 17,878 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC Chavez\el Paso
CrossesSan Pedro Creek
Location0.05 MI NW of S Flores ST
RouteCity Street 8085
StateTexas
Coordinates29.42045, -98.49753
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,878 (2023)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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 C Chavez\el Paso over San Pedro Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is C Chavez\el Paso over San Pedro Creek 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 C Chavez\el Paso over San Pedro Creek carry?

About 17,878 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C Chavez\el Paso over San Pedro Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns C Chavez\el Paso over San Pedro Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.