US Bridges

Market ST over San Antonio River

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.03 MI W of Alamo ST · Structure no. 150150B21880005

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,560
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Market ST over San Antonio River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Market ST 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 9,560 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,000 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMarket ST
CrossesSan Antonio River
Location0.03 MI W of Alamo ST
RouteCity Street 8083
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.42299, -98.48789
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,560 (2019)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Market ST over San Antonio River built?

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

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

About 9,560 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Market ST over San Antonio River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Market ST over San Antonio River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.