US Bridges

Vera Cruz ST over Apache Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of Zarzamora · Structure no. 150150B35445001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vera Cruz ST over Apache Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Vera Cruz 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 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 710 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2039. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVera Cruz ST
CrossesApache Creek
Location0.15 MI W of Zarzamora
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.41781, -98.53085
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry7: Better than 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 length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$737,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vera Cruz ST over Apache Creek built?

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

What condition is Vera Cruz 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Vera Cruz ST over Apache Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Vera Cruz ST over Apache Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Vera Cruz ST over Apache Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.