US Bridges

Fitch Ave over Drain

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Pleasanton RD · Structure no. 150150B12170001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
716
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fitch Ave over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Fitch Ave over Drain in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 716 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,300 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFitch Ave
CrossesDrain
Location0.1 MI W of Pleasanton RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.37077, -98.5056
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic716 (2020)
Projected traffic1,300 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 Fitch Ave over Drain built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fitch Ave over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Fitch Ave over Drain carry?

About 716 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Fitch Ave over Drain?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Fitch Ave over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.