US Bridges

Iturbide-Market ST over Zacate Creek

FairPosted for load

Webb County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of San Dario · Structure no. 222400B00710001

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,006
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iturbide-Market ST over Zacate Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Iturbide-Market ST over Zacate Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 10,006 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,009 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIturbide-Market ST
CrossesZacate Creek
Location0.40 MI E of San Dario
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.50349, -99.49611
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,006 (2023)
Projected traffic15,009 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Iturbide-Market ST over Zacate Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Iturbide-Market ST over Zacate 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Iturbide-Market ST over Zacate Creek carry?

About 10,006 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Iturbide-Market ST over Zacate Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Iturbide-Market ST over Zacate Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.