US Bridges

Navarro ST over San Antonio River

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.03 MI S of Market ST · Structure no. 150150B24355003

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,875
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Navarro ST over San Antonio River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Navarro ST over San Antonio River in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 1,875 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNavarro ST
CrossesSan Antonio River
Location0.03 MI S of Market ST
RouteCity Street 8021
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.42296, -98.49026
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,875 (2020)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Navarro ST over San Antonio River built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,875 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Navarro ST over San Antonio River?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Navarro ST over San Antonio River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.