US Bridges

E Houston ST over San Antonio River

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of N ST Marys · Structure no. 150150B16705002

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,525
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Houston ST over San Antonio River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying E Houston ST over San Antonio River in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 1,525 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2031. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Houston ST
CrossesSan Antonio River
Location0.05 MI W of N ST Marys
RouteCity Street 8138
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.42648, -98.49214
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,525 (2020)
Projected traffic10,000 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Houston ST over San Antonio River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Houston 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 August 2023.

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

About 1,525 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E Houston ST over San Antonio River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns E Houston ST over San Antonio River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.