US Bridges

N San Dario over Apache Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of Culebra RD · Structure no. 150150B30305001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
287
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N San Dario over Apache Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N San Dario over Apache Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 287 vehicles a day, projected to reach 800 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN San Dario
CrossesApache Creek
Location0.20 MI S of Culebra RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44498, -98.5554
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 length53 ft (16.2 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 traffic287 (2020)
Projected traffic800 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N San Dario over Apache Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is N San Dario 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 Dario over Apache Creek carry?

About 287 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is N San Dario over Apache Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N San Dario over Apache Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.