US Bridges

E Nueva ST over San Antonio River

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Main ST · Structure no. 150150B25065002

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,515
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Nueva ST over San Antonio River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Nueva ST over San Antonio River in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 3,515 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,500 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Nueva ST
CrossesSan Antonio River
Location0.10 MI E of Main ST
RouteCity Street 8084
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.42178, -98.49257
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.
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
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,515 (2020)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Nueva ST over San Antonio River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Nueva 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 E Nueva ST over San Antonio River carry?

About 3,515 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E Nueva ST over San Antonio River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns E Nueva ST over San Antonio River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.