US Bridges

SH 151 over Ditch

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 2.9 MI E of IH 410 · Structure no. 150150350801184

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
67,672
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 151 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 151 over Ditch in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 67,672 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,750 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 480 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 151
CrossesDitch
Location2.9 MI E of IH 410
RouteState Highway 151
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.42702, -98.5995
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width480 ft (146.3 m)
Roadway width440 ft (134.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,672 (2020)
Projected traffic83,750 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SH 151 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 151 over 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 SH 151 over Ditch carry?

About 67,672 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 151 over Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 480 ft wide.

Who owns SH 151 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.