US Bridges

N San Felipe Ave over Zarzamora Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of W Commerce · Structure no. 150150B30400002

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,896
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N San Felipe Ave over Zarzamora Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N San Felipe Ave over Zarzamora Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,896 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,725 by 2038. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN San Felipe Ave
CrossesZarzamora Creek
Location0.40 MI N of W Commerce
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43719, -98.55819
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,896 (2020)
Projected traffic3,725 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 Felipe Ave over Zarzamora Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is N San Felipe Ave over Zarzamora 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 Felipe Ave over Zarzamora Creek carry?

About 2,896 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is N San Felipe Ave over Zarzamora Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns N San Felipe Ave over Zarzamora Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.