US Bridges

W Harding Blvd over Commercial Tributary

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of Commercial a · Structure no. 150150B15345001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,402
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Harding Blvd over Commercial Tributary is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Harding Blvd over Commercial Tributary in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 1,402 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2031. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Harding Blvd
CrossesCommercial Tributary
Location0.05 MI W of Commercial a
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35163, -98.517
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,402 (2020)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Harding Blvd over Commercial Tributary built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Harding Blvd over Commercial Tributary 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does W Harding Blvd over Commercial Tributary carry?

About 1,402 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W Harding Blvd over Commercial Tributary?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns W Harding Blvd over Commercial Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.