US Bridges

Lone Star Blvd over San Antonio River

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Roosevelt Ave · Structure no. 150150B20770001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,091
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lone Star Blvd over San Antonio River is a concrete slab carrying Lone Star Blvd over San Antonio River in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,091 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,400 by 2031. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLone Star Blvd
CrossesSan Antonio River
Location0.1 MI W of Roosevelt Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.40189, -98.48787
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,091 (2020)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lone Star Blvd over San Antonio River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lone Star Blvd 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 Lone Star Blvd over San Antonio River carry?

About 1,091 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Lone Star Blvd over San Antonio River?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Lone Star Blvd over San Antonio River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.