US Bridges

Guadalupe ST WB Ll over Alazan Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.45 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 150150B14975002

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guadalupe ST WB Ll over Alazan Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Guadalupe ST WB Ll over Alazan Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGuadalupe ST WB Ll
CrossesAlazan Creek
Location0.45 MI W of IH 35
RouteCity Street 8135
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.41793, -98.50976
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2011)
Projected traffic150 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Guadalupe ST WB Ll over Alazan Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guadalupe ST WB Ll 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 Guadalupe ST WB Ll over Alazan Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Guadalupe ST WB Ll over Alazan Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Guadalupe ST WB Ll over Alazan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.