US Bridges

E Southcross Blvd over San Antonio River

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of Roosevelt Ave · Structure no. 150150B32120001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,443
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Southcross Blvd over San Antonio River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Southcross Blvd over San Antonio River in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 10,443 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Southcross Blvd
CrossesSan Antonio River
Location0.2 MI E of Roosevelt Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.37412, -98.47791
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,443 (2020)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Southcross Blvd over San Antonio River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Southcross Blvd over San Antonio River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does E Southcross Blvd over San Antonio River carry?

About 10,443 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E Southcross Blvd over San Antonio River?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns E Southcross Blvd over San Antonio River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.