US Bridges

Shin Oak DR over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.1 MI SE of IH 35 NB FR · Structure no. 150150001607178

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,254
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shin Oak DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Shin Oak DR over Drainage Ditch in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 2,254 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,381 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesShin Oak DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.1 MI SE of IH 35 NB FR
RouteInterstate 35
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56025, -98.33946
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,254 (2020)
Projected traffic3,381 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shin Oak DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shin Oak DR 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 Shin Oak DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,254 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Shin Oak DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Shin Oak DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.