US Bridges

S Zarzamora ST over Apache Creek

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Bexar County, Texas · 0.01 MI N of S Laredo ST · Structure no. 150150B38350002

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,495
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Zarzamora ST over Apache Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Zarzamora 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,495 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,000 by 2039. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 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 Zarzamora ST
CrossesApache Creek
Location0.01 MI N of S Laredo ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.41345, -98.52886
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,495 (2020)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2039
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$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Zarzamora ST over Apache Creek built?

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

What condition is S Zarzamora ST over Apache Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

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

About 7,495 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S Zarzamora ST over Apache Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns S Zarzamora ST over Apache Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.