US Bridges

Lexington Ave over San Antonio River

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of ST Marys ST · Structure no. 150150B20225005

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
421
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lexington Ave over San Antonio River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Lexington Ave over San Antonio River in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 421 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,100 by 2031. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLexington Ave
CrossesSan Antonio River
Location0.15 MI S of ST Marys ST
RouteCity Street 8186
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43138, -98.48832
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic421 (2020)
Projected traffic3,100 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$556,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lexington Ave over San Antonio River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lexington Ave 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 Lexington Ave over San Antonio River carry?

About 421 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Lexington Ave over San Antonio River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Lexington Ave over San Antonio River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.