US Bridges

S Callaghan RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of SH 151 · Structure no. 150150B05211002

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,527
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Callaghan RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying S Callaghan RD over Drainage Ditch in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 55 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 5,527 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Callaghan RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.40 MI S of SH 151
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.41813, -98.59962
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,527 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 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 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 S Callaghan RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is S Callaghan RD over Drainage Ditch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S Callaghan RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 5,527 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is S Callaghan RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns S Callaghan RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.