List of highways in San Antonio

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This is a list of highways in San Antonio in the U.S. state of Texas, consisting of Interstates, U.S. highways, state highways, state highway loops and spurs maintained by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the San Antonio metropolitan area, consisting of Bexar County and its seven surrounding counties. They range from multi-lane freeways that provide high-volume corridors to 2-lane roads. In addition to the four Interstates, which must be freeways per the Interstate Highway standards, U.S. Highway 90, U.S. Highway 281, State Highway 151 (SH 151), and the northern part of Loop 1604 are also freeways in San Antonio. There are also a couple instances where other highways run concurrently with the aforementioned freeways; US 87 and SH 16 run concurrently with Interstate 10 (I-10) and I-410 respectively.

San Antonio's freeway system is built in resemblance of a hub and spoke system, with Downtown San Antonio at the center. I-10, I-35, and I-37 combine to form a nine-mile Central Loop around Downtown. 410 and 1604 are the other two urban loops around the city. Connecting all three loops are the city's radial freeways—for example, I-10 West (towards El Paso) serves the northwest side of the city.

Interstates

Highway Location Length Description Date established Notes
I-10 (TX).svg I-10[lower-alpha 1] Bexar, Guadalupe and Kendall Counties 108 mi (174 km)[1] Known as the Robert F. McDermott Freeway on the northwest side from Loop 1604 to I-35 (northwest corner of Downtown), this section was formerly called the Northwest Expressway. Some landmarks along this section include the Dominion, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, University of Texas at San Antonio campus, USAA, South Texas Medical Center, and Crossroads Mall. Also has a double-decked section for three miles between Fredericksburg Rd. and Downtown San Antonio. Covers the western border of Downtown with I-35. Covers the southern border of Downtown. Known as the Jose Lopez Freeway from I-35 (Downtown) to I-410 on the east side. Goes to El Paso to the northwest and to Houston to the east. 1959 [2]
28px I-35[lower-alpha 1] Atascosa, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe and Medina Counties 79 mi (127 km)[3] Known as the Pan Am Expressway from I-410 on the southside to Loop 1604 on the northside. This is the only radial freeway in San Antonio that does not have a name change. Serves the northeast and southwest sides of the city. Covers the northern and western borders of Downtown San Antonio. Has double-decked sections through Downtown. Some landmarks along this route include South Park Mall, University of Texas at San Antonio Downtown Campus, Market Square, Splashtown, and AT&T Center. Goes to Laredo to the southwest and to Austin, Waco, and Dallas–Fort Worth to the northeast. 1959 [4]
I-37 (TX).svg I-37[lower-alpha 1] Atascosa and Bexar Counties 59 mi (95 km)[5] Known as the Lucian Adams Freeway from I-410 to I-37's terminus at I-35 (northeast corner of Downtown). Covers the eastern border of Downtown. Some landmarks include Brooks City Base, several missions (San Juan Capistrano, San Jose, and Concepcion), Paseo del Rio (Riverwalk), Alamo, Alamodome, Tower of the Americas, Institute of Texan Cultures, and San Antonio Museum of Art. Goes to Corpus Christi to the southeast, and is used as a hurricane evacuation route. 1959 [6]
35px I-410 Bexar County 49.488 mi (79.643 km) A loop route of I-10 around San Antonio. It is identified as Connally Loop in honor of former Texas governor John B. Connally At the northern end of I-410 is Uptown San Antonio. Northern arc from US-90 to I-35 covers heavily urbanized areas. Landmarks include Southwest Research Institute, Ingram Park Mall, Crossroads Mall, North Star Mall, San Antonio International Airport, and Fort Sam Houston. Briefly covers northeastern part of San Antonio with I-35. Southern arc from I-35 to US-90 is more rural. Landmarks include the Brooks City Base, Mission San Juan Capistrano, Mission Espada, Palo Alto College, and Texas A&M University--San Antonio. 1959 [7]

U.S. highways

Highway Location Length Description Date established Notes
US 87.svg US 87[lower-alpha 1] Bexar, Kendall and Wilson Counties 109 mi (175 km)[8] US 87 shares an overlap with I-10 for most of its travel through San Antonio. From I-10 to the highway's exit from the city, it is known as Roland Avenue (briefly) and then as Rigsby Avenue. Goes to Victoria to the east-southeast. 1935 [9]
US 90.svg US 90[lower-alpha 1] Bexar, Guadalupe and Medina Counties 109 mi (175 km)[10] Known as the Cleto Rodriguez Freeway on the west side of the city, from Loop 1604 to I-10/35, at the southwest corner of Downtown. After this, the highway shares on overlap with I-10 to Seguin On the west side, some landmarks include Lackland Air Force Base and Kelly U.S.A. (formerly Kelly Air Force Base). Goes to Del Rio to the west. 1927 [11]
US 181.svg US 181[lower-alpha 1] Bexar and Wilson Counties Intersects with I-37 south of the city and runs southeast from there. Follows a similar route as I-37 to Corpus Christi. Is used as a hurricane evacuation route. 1927 [12]
US 281.svg US 281[lower-alpha 1] Atascosa, Bexar and Comal Counties Known as the Walter W. McAllister Freeway from I-35 (northeast corner of Downtown) to Spur 537. Known as San Pedro Avenue from Spur 537 to Sonterra Boulevard. Known for its beautiful setting as it winds around San Antonio landmarks such as Brackenridge Park, Trinity University, Alamo Stadium, Sunken Gardens Amphitheatre, University of the Incarnate Word, Olmos Basin Park, San Antonio International Airport, and Stone Oak. Goes through the Texas Hill County to Canyon Lake and Johnson City to the north. 1935 [13]

State highways

Highway Location Length Description Date established Notes
Texas 16.svg SH 16[lower-alpha 1] Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar and Medina Counties SH 16 is known as Palo Alto Road from the Bexar-Atascosa County Line to I-410. SH 16 shares an overlap with I-410 for about 20 miles. Known as Bandera Road from I-410 to the Bexar-Medina County Line. [14]
Texas 151.svg SH 151 Bexar County 10.667 mi (17.167 km) Known as the Raymond E. Stotzer Jr. Freeway, SH 151 is a state highway that runs from Loop 1604 to US 90 in San Antonio. SH 151 is a limited access freeway for its entire length with the exception of its junction with Loop 1604 at its western terminus where a traffic light controls the junction. The routing of the freeway was first conceived in 1983 and construction was conducted in phases through the 1980s and 1990s until completion in 2004. The freeway provides access to the western part of San Antonio, the Sea World theme park, Chase, and the future site of a Microsoft data center. 1984 [15]
Texas 211.svg SH 211 Bexar and Medina Counties 11.184 mi (17.999 km) Known as Texas Research Parkway. There is a gap in the highway between FM 471 and FM 1957. This was originally going to be the outer loop for San Antonio, replacing Loop 1604 and I-410. 1986 [16]
Texas 218.svg SH 218 Bexar County 3.985 mi (6.413 km) Known as Pat Booker Road its entire length. Serves as a connecter road from I-35 to FM 78 at Randolph Air Force Base. 1936 [17]

State highway loops and spurs

Highway Location Length Description Date established Notes
Texas Loop 13.svg Loop 13 Bexar County 21.684 mi (34.897 km) A partial loop route around the city of San Antonio. Prior to I-410, Loop 13 served as the primary loop for the city. Loop 13 follows Military Drive from US 90 through the south side of the city. It then follows W.W. White road after it turns to the north through the east side of San Antonio before ending at I-410. The road is still a major arterial for the city, providing access to Lackland Air Force Base, Kelly USA, and Brooks City-Base. [18]
Texas Spur 53.svg Spur 53 Bexar County 1.576 mi (2.536 km) Known as UTSA Boulevard. Serves as a connecter route from the southern entrance of the University of Texas at San Antonio to I-10. 1980 [19]
Texas Spur 66.svg Spur 66 Bexar County Known as Lone Star Pass. Connects Watson Road to SH 16. 2003 [20]
Texas Loop 106.svg Loop 106 Bexar County 1.760 mi (2.832 km) An old alignment of US 87 through Sayers. 1981 [21]
Texas Loop 107.svg Loop 107 Bexar County 1.335 mi (2.148 km) An old alignment of US 87 through Lone Oak. 1981 [22]
Texas Spur 117.svg Spur 117 Bexar County 0.546 mi (0.879 km) A short spur route that connects I-410 and Loop 13 in San Antonio. The spur follows W.W. White Road from I-410 on the southeast side of San Antonio towards the northwest ending at Loop 13. 1980 [23]
Texas Spur 122.svg Spur 122 Bexar County 5.664 mi (9.115 km) A spur route that follows a former route of US 181 in San Antonio. Spur 122 follows Presa Street from US 181 near the city limits on the southeast side of San Antonio towards the northwest ending at Loop 13 just east of the San Antonio River. The spur provides access to Mission San Francisco de la Espada and other parks along the banks of the San Antonio River. 1964 [24]
Texas Loop 345.svg Loop 345 Bexar County 8.238 mi (13.258 km) A loop route that follows a former route of US 87 in San Antonio and Balcones Heights. Loop 345 follows Fredericksburg Road from I-10 northwest of Downtown San Antonio towards the northwest, passing through Balcones Heights and ending at another point on I-10 near the USAA headquarters. The road is still a major arterial for the city, providing access to USAA as well as to the South Texas Medical Center. 1962 [25]
Texas Loop 353.svg Loop 353 Bexar County 7.875 mi (12.674 km) A loop route that follows a former route of US 81 in San Antonio. Loop 353 follows New Laredo Highway from I-35 on the southwest side of San Antonio towards the northeast and follows Nogalitos Street before ending at another point on I-35 just southwest of Downtown San Antonio. The road is still a major arterial for the city, providing access to Kelly USA. 1961 [26]
Texas Loop 368.svg Loop 368 Bexar County 8.115 mi (13.060 km) A loop route that follows a former route of US 81 in San Antonio. Loop 368 follows Broadway Street from I-35 northeast of Downtown San Antonio towards the northeast and follows Austin Highway before ending near the interchange of I-35 and I-410 in Fratt. The road is still a major arterial for the city, providing access to Brackenridge Park, the San Antonio Zoo and the University of the Incarnate Word, all of which are in the city's Brackenridge Park District. 1962 [27]
28px Spur 371 Bexar County 1.778 mi (2.861 km) A limited-access spur route in San Antonio. Spur 371 follows General Hudnell Drive from the former Kelly Air Force Base to US 90 southwest of Downtown San Antonio. The highway provides access to the Kelly USA industrial park. 1962 [28]
Texas Spur 421.svg Spur 421 Bexar County 6.013 mi (9.677 km) A connecter route from I-410/SH 16 to I-10. Known as Bandera Road and Culebra Road. 1965 [29]
Texas Spur 422.svg Spur 422 Bexar County 1.66 mi (2.67 km) Connecter road for SH 16. Runs from I-410 to I-35 on the southside. Although it is not a limited access freeway, it is known as the Poteet-Jourdanton Freeway. 1965 [30]
Texas Spur 536.svg Spur 536 Bexar County 7.035 mi (11.322 km) An old alignment of US 281. Runs from I-410 on the southside to I-10/35 in Downtown. Known as Roosevelt Avenue and Alamo Street. 1978 [31]
Texas Spur 537.svg Spur 537 Bexar County 1.548 mi (2.491 km) An old alignment of US 281 on the northside. Runs from I-410 to US 281. Known as San Pedro Avenue. 1978 [32]
Texas Loop 1604.svg Loop 1604 Bexar County 94.387 mi (151.901 km) The current outer loop for San Antonio. The northern section between Braun Road and FM 78 is a limited access freeway. Mainly known as the Charles W. Anderson Loop. Also known as Rockport Road, MacDonia-Somerset Road, Addicks-Kenuper Road, and St. Hedwig Road. 1977 [33]

Gallery

  • I-10 and I-35 running concurrently on the western end of Downtown San Antonio

  • US 281 heading south towards Downtown San Antonio

See also

Notes

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