US Bridges

Bordoy ST over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of W Theo Ave · Structure no. 150150B03710001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
942
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bordoy ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bordoy ST over Drainage Ditch in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 942 vehicles a day, projected to reach 569 by 2031. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBordoy ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.05 MI N of W Theo Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.38837, -98.51446
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic942 (2020)
Projected traffic569 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 Bordoy ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bordoy ST 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bordoy ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 942 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bordoy ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Bordoy ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.