US Bridges

S Saint Marys ST over San Antonio River

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.02 MI N of Villita ST · Structure no. 150150B30135003

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,510
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Saint Marys ST over San Antonio River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying S Saint Marys ST over San Antonio River in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 5,510 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,500 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Saint Marys ST
CrossesSan Antonio River
Location0.02 MI N of Villita ST
RouteCity Street 8136
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.4233, -98.49182
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,510 (2023)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Saint Marys ST over San Antonio River built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Saint Marys 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 S Saint Marys ST over San Antonio River carry?

About 5,510 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S Saint Marys ST over San Antonio River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns S Saint Marys ST over San Antonio River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.