S Tovar ST over San Diego Creek
PoorPosted for loadDuval County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of SH 44 · Structure no. 220670D00185001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 333 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 679
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Tovar ST over San Diego Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Tovar ST over San Diego Creek in Duval County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 679 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2038. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Tovar ST over San Diego Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is S Tovar ST over San Diego Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does S Tovar ST over San Diego Creek carry?
About 679 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is S Tovar ST over San Diego Creek?
The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns S Tovar ST over San Diego Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.