US Bridges

W Theo Ave over San Antonio River

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.08 MI E of Probandt ST · Structure no. 150150B34015002

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,820
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Theo Ave over San Antonio River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Theo Ave over San Antonio River in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,820 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,105 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Theo Ave
CrossesSan Antonio River
Location0.08 MI E of Probandt ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.38793, -98.49891
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,820 (2022)
Projected traffic3,105 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 W Theo Ave over San Antonio River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Theo Ave 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 W Theo Ave over San Antonio River carry?

About 2,820 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W Theo Ave over San Antonio River?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns W Theo Ave over San Antonio River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.