US Bridges

El Paso ST over Alazan Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of S Comal ST · Structure no. 150150B11010002

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,147
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Paso ST over Alazan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying El Paso ST over Alazan Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,147 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,750 by 2031. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEl Paso ST
CrossesAlazan Creek
Location0.50 MI W of S Comal ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.41898, -98.50962
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,147 (2020)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 El Paso ST over Alazan Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Paso ST over Alazan Creek 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 El Paso ST over Alazan Creek carry?

About 1,147 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is El Paso ST over Alazan Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns El Paso ST over Alazan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.