US Bridges

Mitchell ST over San Pedro Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of S Flores ST · Structure no. 150150B23390001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
223 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,159
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchell ST over San Pedro Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mitchell ST over San Pedro Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3,159 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,927 by 2033. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMitchell ST
CrossesSan Pedro Creek
Location0.05 MI E of S Flores ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39544, -98.50308
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,159 (2020)
Projected traffic3,927 by 2033
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$108,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mitchell ST over San Pedro Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mitchell ST over San Pedro Creek 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 Mitchell ST over San Pedro Creek carry?

About 3,159 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Mitchell ST over San Pedro Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mitchell ST over San Pedro Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.