US Bridges

W Josephine ST over San Antonio River

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of Broadway · Structure no. 150150B17930001

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,114
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Josephine ST over San Antonio River is a concrete tee beam carrying W Josephine ST over San Antonio River in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 4,114 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,235 by 2031. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Josephine ST
CrossesSan Antonio River
Location0.3 MI W of Broadway
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44549, -98.48144
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,114 (2020)
Projected traffic7,235 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Josephine ST over San Antonio River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Josephine 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does W Josephine ST over San Antonio River carry?

About 4,114 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W Josephine ST over San Antonio River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns W Josephine ST over San Antonio River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.