US Bridges

Blanco RD over Drain

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of Lp 410 · Structure no. 150150B03260002

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,111
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blanco RD over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Blanco RD over Drain in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 22,111 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,000 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBlanco RD
CrossesDrain
Location0.3 MI S of Lp 410
RouteCity Street 8007
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51576, -98.50681
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,111 (2020)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blanco RD over Drain built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blanco 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Blanco RD over Drain carry?

About 22,111 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Blanco RD over Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Blanco RD over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.