US Bridges

Jones ST over San Antonio River

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Avenue B · Structure no. 150150B17900001

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,378
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones ST over San Antonio River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jones ST over San Antonio River in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 97 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 1,378 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,030 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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CarriesJones ST
CrossesSan Antonio River
Location0.1 MI W of Avenue B
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.4362, -98.48096
Functional classUrban Collector

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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,378 (2020)
Projected traffic5,030 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones ST over San Antonio River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Jones 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 Jones ST over San Antonio River carry?

About 1,378 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Jones ST over San Antonio River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Jones ST over San Antonio River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.