US Bridges

S Trinity ST over Apache Creek

FairPosted for load

Bexar County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of Guadalupe · Structure no. 150150B34770001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,763
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Trinity ST over Apache Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Trinity ST over Apache Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,763 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,760 by 2039. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Trinity ST
CrossesApache Creek
Location0.40 MI S of Guadalupe
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.41309, -98.51967
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,763 (2020)
Projected traffic13,760 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Trinity ST over Apache Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Trinity ST over Apache 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S Trinity ST over Apache Creek carry?

About 2,763 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S Trinity ST over Apache Creek?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns S Trinity ST over Apache Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.