US Bridges

S Navidad ST over Apache Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.04 MI N of S Laredo ST · Structure no. 150150B24365001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,487
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Navidad ST over Apache Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Navidad ST over Apache Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,487 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2039. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Navidad ST
CrossesApache Creek
Location0.04 MI N of S Laredo ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.41365, -98.52421
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,487 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2039
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$160,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Navidad ST over Apache Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Navidad ST over Apache 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S Navidad ST over Apache Creek carry?

About 1,487 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S Navidad ST over Apache Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S Navidad ST over Apache Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.