US Bridges

E Grayson ST over San Antonio River

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of Broadway Ave. · Structure no. 150150B14515001

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,571
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Grayson ST over San Antonio River is a concrete tee beam carrying E Grayson ST over San Antonio River in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 4,571 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,753 by 2031. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Grayson ST
CrossesSan Antonio River
Location0.3 MI W of Broadway Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44451, -98.48149
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,571 (2022)
Projected traffic1,753 by 2031
Trucks0%
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$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Grayson ST over San Antonio River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Grayson ST 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does E Grayson ST over San Antonio River carry?

About 4,571 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E Grayson ST over San Antonio River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns E Grayson ST over San Antonio River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.