US Bridges

LA Chapelle ST over Nogalitos ST

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of S Flores ST · Structure no. 150150B18900001

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
153
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Chapelle ST over Nogalitos ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA Chapelle ST over Nogalitos ST in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 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 153 vehicles a day, projected to reach 390 by 2031. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA Chapelle ST
CrossesNogalitos ST
Location0.1 MI W of S Flores ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.40685, -98.50486
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2020)
Projected traffic390 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA Chapelle ST over Nogalitos ST built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Chapelle ST over Nogalitos ST 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 LA Chapelle ST over Nogalitos ST carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is LA Chapelle ST over Nogalitos ST?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns LA Chapelle ST over Nogalitos ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.