US Bridges

Mission RD over San Antonio River

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of E Hart Ave · Structure no. 150150B23330001

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
325 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,808
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mission RD over San Antonio River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mission RD over San Antonio River in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 64 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 3,808 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,070 by 2030. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMission RD
CrossesSan Antonio River
Location0.1 MI N of E Hart Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.37992, -98.48954
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,808 (2020)
Projected traffic6,070 by 2030
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 Mission RD over San Antonio River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Mission RD 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 Mission RD over San Antonio River carry?

About 3,808 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Mission RD over San Antonio River?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mission RD over San Antonio River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.