US Bridges

E Bitters RD over Drain

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.02 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 150150025304064

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,288
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Bitters RD over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying E Bitters RD over Drain in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 45 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 23,288 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,603 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Bitters RD
CrossesDrain
Location0.02 MI E of US 281
RouteU.S. Route 281
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56432, -98.48159
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic23,288 (2023)
Projected traffic32,603 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 E Bitters RD over Drain built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is E Bitters RD 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 E Bitters RD over Drain carry?

About 23,288 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E Bitters RD over Drain?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns E Bitters RD over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.