US Bridges

Arion Blvd over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of IH 281 · Structure no. 150150B01283001

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
82 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
43,472
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arion Blvd over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Arion Blvd over Drainage Ditch in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 38 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 43,472 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2031. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesArion Blvd
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.20 MI E of IH 281
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55361, -98.48352
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 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 traffic43,472 (2023)
Projected traffic10 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Arion Blvd over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Arion Blvd 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Arion Blvd over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 43,472 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Arion Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Arion Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.