US Bridges

San Francisco ST over Martinez Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of IH 10 · Structure no. 150150B30415001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
872
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Francisco ST over Martinez Creek is a concrete culvert carrying San Francisco ST over Martinez Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 872 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2039. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSan Francisco ST
CrossesMartinez Creek
Location0.10 MI E of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.46873, -98.5142
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic872 (2020)
Projected traffic1,500 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was San Francisco ST over Martinez Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Francisco ST over Martinez 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 San Francisco ST over Martinez Creek carry?

About 872 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is San Francisco ST over Martinez Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns San Francisco ST over Martinez Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.