US Bridges

IH 10 Nfr(emil St) over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of Loop 13 · Structure no. 150150002502210

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,091
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Nfr(emil St) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 Nfr(emil St) over Drainage Ditch in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 3,091 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,637 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Nfr(emil St)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.4 MI E of Loop 13
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43357, -98.40024
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,091 (2023)
Projected traffic4,637 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

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 IH 10 Nfr(emil St) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Nfr(emil St) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 Nfr(emil St) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,091 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Nfr(emil St) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 10 Nfr(emil St) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.