US Bridges

Jones-Maltsberger over Drain

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.30 MI S of IH 410 · Structure no. 150150007308130

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
128 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
10,990
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones-Maltsberger over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Jones-Maltsberger over Drain in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 49 years old, older 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 10,990 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,485 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJones-Maltsberger
CrossesDrain
Location1.30 MI S of IH 410
RouteU.S. Route 281
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50293, -98.48055
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 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 traffic10,990 (2020)
Projected traffic16,485 by 2042
Trucks51%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Jones-Maltsberger over Drain built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Jones-Maltsberger over Drain 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Jones-Maltsberger over Drain carry?

About 10,990 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is Jones-Maltsberger over Drain?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Jones-Maltsberger over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.