US Bridges

Ruiz ST over Alazan Creek

FairPosted for load

Bexar County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of N Navidad ST · Structure no. 150150B29815003

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
163 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,548
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ruiz ST over Alazan Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ruiz ST over Alazan Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,548 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2039. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRuiz ST
CrossesAlazan Creek
Location0.10 MI W of N Navidad ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43613, -98.52298
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.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,548 (2020)
Projected traffic5,000 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$822,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ruiz ST over Alazan Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ruiz ST over Alazan 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 Ruiz ST over Alazan Creek carry?

About 2,548 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ruiz ST over Alazan Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Ruiz ST over Alazan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.