US Bridges

N San Bernardo Ave over Apache Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of Blue Ridge · Structure no. 150150B30275001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
81 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
398
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N San Bernardo Ave over Apache Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N San Bernardo Ave over Apache Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 398 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2038. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN San Bernardo Ave
CrossesApache Creek
Location0.05 MI S of Blue Ridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.4442, -98.55374
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic398 (2015)
Projected traffic600 by 2038
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N San Bernardo Ave over Apache Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is N San Bernardo Ave 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 N San Bernardo Ave over Apache Creek carry?

About 398 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is N San Bernardo Ave over Apache Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N San Bernardo Ave over Apache Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.