US Bridges

W. Hutchins Place over Commercial Tributary

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of Commercial · Structure no. 150150B16971007

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,560
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Hutchins Place over Commercial Tributary is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Hutchins Place over Commercial Tributary in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 3,560 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,000 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 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. Hutchins Place
CrossesCommercial Tributary
Location0.05 MI W of Commercial
RouteCity Street 8177
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.34564, -98.51698
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,560 (2020)
Projected traffic7,000 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$72,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Hutchins Place over Commercial Tributary built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Hutchins Place over Commercial Tributary 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does W. Hutchins Place over Commercial Tributary carry?

About 3,560 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. Hutchins Place over Commercial Tributary?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns W. Hutchins Place over Commercial Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.