US Bridges

IH 410 over Drain

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.0 MI SE of Ray Ellison · Structure no. 150150052105099

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,835
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 410 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying IH 410 over Drain in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 62,835 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,440 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long.

CarriesIH 410
CrossesDrain
Location1.0 MI SE of Ray Ellison
RouteInterstate 410
StateTexas
Coordinates29.34592, -98.62685
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 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 loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,835 (2022)
Projected traffic73,440 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 410 over Drain built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 410 over Drain 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 410 over Drain carry?

About 62,835 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 410 over Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns IH 410 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.