US Bridges

Escalon Ave over Storm Drain

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.65 MI S of SW Military · Structure no. 150150B11345004

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
794
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Escalon Ave over Storm Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Escalon Ave over Storm Drain in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 794 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEscalon Ave
CrossesStorm Drain
Location1.65 MI S of SW Military
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.33355, -98.51931
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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 spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic794 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 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 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 Escalon Ave over Storm Drain built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Escalon Ave over Storm 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Escalon Ave over Storm Drain carry?

About 794 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Escalon Ave over Storm Drain?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Escalon Ave over Storm Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.