US Bridges

San Pedro Ave over Olmos Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of Basse RD · Structure no. 150150B30500017

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
399 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
22,863
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Pedro Ave over Olmos Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying San Pedro Ave over Olmos Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 91 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 22,863 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2038. The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSan Pedro Ave
CrossesOlmos Creek
Location0.15 MI N of Basse RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49014, -98.49928
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadH 15
Structure length399 ft (121.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,863 (2020)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$81,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was San Pedro Ave over Olmos Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is San Pedro Ave over Olmos 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does San Pedro Ave over Olmos Creek carry?

About 22,863 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is San Pedro Ave over Olmos Creek?

The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns San Pedro Ave over Olmos Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.