US Bridges

Old AUSTIN(35 Row) over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.01 MI NW of IH 35 SB FR · Structure no. 150150001607175

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old AUSTIN(35 Row) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Old AUSTIN(35 Row) over Drainage Ditch in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

CarriesOld AUSTIN(35 Row)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.01 MI NW of IH 35 SB FR
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57604, -98.32316
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2020)
Projected traffic309 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Old AUSTIN(35 Row) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Old AUSTIN(35 Row) over Drainage Ditch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Old AUSTIN(35 Row) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old AUSTIN(35 Row) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Old AUSTIN(35 Row) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.