US Bridges

Edwards ST over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of W Theo Ave · Structure no. 150150B10920001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
969
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edwards ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Edwards 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 969 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,572 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEdwards ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.05 MI N of W Theo Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.38837, -98.51042
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic969 (2020)
Projected traffic3,572 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 Edwards ST over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Edwards 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Edwards ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 969 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Edwards ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Edwards ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.