US Bridges

SW 19th ST over Apache Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of Commerce ST · Structure no. 150150B24665001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,521
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 19th ST over Apache Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 19th ST over Apache Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,521 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,142 by 2039. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 19th ST
CrossesApache Creek
Location0.30 MI S of Commerce ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.42477, -98.53667
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,521 (2020)
Projected traffic4,142 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$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 19th ST over Apache Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 19th 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SW 19th ST over Apache Creek carry?

About 2,521 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is SW 19th ST over Apache Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SW 19th ST over Apache Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.