US Bridges

Fairdale ST over Drain

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · At IH 35 FR Intersection · Structure no. 150150B11645001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,244
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairdale ST over Drain is a concrete tee beam carrying Fairdale ST over Drain in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,244 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFairdale ST
CrossesDrain
LocationAt IH 35 FR Intersection
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49055, -98.40239
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,244 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 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 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 Fairdale ST over Drain built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairdale ST over Drain 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Fairdale ST over Drain carry?

About 2,244 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Fairdale ST over Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Fairdale ST over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.