US Bridges

North Presa Street over San Antonio River

FairPosted for load

Bexar County, Texas · 0.02 MI N of Crockett ST · Structure no. 150150B27995001

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
178 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
875
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Presa Street over San Antonio River is a steel truss - thru carrying North Presa Street over San Antonio River in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 875 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,450 by 2042. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Presa Street
CrossesSan Antonio River
Location0.02 MI N of Crockett ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.42559, -98.48873
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic875 (2020)
Projected traffic7,450 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Presa Street over San Antonio River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Presa Street 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 North Presa Street over San Antonio River carry?

About 875 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is North Presa Street over San Antonio River?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns North Presa Street over San Antonio River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.