US Bridges

Fresno DR over Martinez Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of IH 10 · Structure no. 150150B12940004

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,463
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fresno DR over Martinez Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fresno DR over Martinez Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 15,463 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFresno DR
CrossesMartinez Creek
Location0.2 MI E of IH 10
RouteCity Street 8057
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.47419, -98.51371
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,463 (2020)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fresno DR over Martinez Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fresno DR over Martinez 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Fresno DR over Martinez Creek carry?

About 15,463 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fresno DR over Martinez Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Fresno DR over Martinez Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.