US Bridges

Lp 368 Austin Hwy. over Drainage Ditch

Good

Bexar County, Texas · At Int. New Braunfels Ave · Structure no. 150150001608188

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,313
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 368 Austin Hwy. over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Lp 368 Austin Hwy. over Drainage Ditch in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,313 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,210 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesLp 368 Austin Hwy.
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationAt Int. New Braunfels Ave
RouteState Highway 368
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48339, -98.45962
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,313 (2022)
Projected traffic30,210 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
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 Lp 368 Austin Hwy. over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 368 Austin Hwy. over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 368 Austin Hwy. over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 22,313 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lp 368 Austin Hwy. over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lp 368 Austin Hwy. over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.