US Bridges

S Foster RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of US 87 · Structure no. 150150B12747003

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,481
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Foster RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying S Foster RD over Drainage Ditch in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 3,481 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesS Foster RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.7 MI S of US 87
RouteCity Street 8099
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.38142, -98.36084
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,481 (2023)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Foster RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Foster RD 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 S Foster RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,481 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S Foster RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S Foster RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.