US Bridges

Villita ST over San Antonio River

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.04 E of Main Plaza · Structure no. 150150B35795001

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
792
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Villita ST over San Antonio River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Villita ST over San Antonio River in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 792 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,300 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVillita ST
CrossesSan Antonio River
Location0.04 E of Main Plaza
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.42303, -98.49277
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic792 (2020)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Villita ST over San Antonio River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Villita ST 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Villita ST over San Antonio River carry?

About 792 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Villita ST over San Antonio River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Villita ST over San Antonio River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.