US Bridges

W Malone Ave over Drainage Ditch

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Bexar County, Texas · 0.01 MI E of Vignes · Structure no. 150150B21605001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,328
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Malone Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying W Malone Ave over Drainage Ditch in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 3,328 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2031. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Malone Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.01 MI E of Vignes
RouteCity Street 8144
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.38736, -98.50831
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,328 (2020)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Malone Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Malone Ave over Drainage Ditch 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 W Malone Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,328 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W Malone Ave over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns W Malone Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.