US Bridges

Oppenheimer Ave over Drain

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.33 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 150150B25205252

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
284
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oppenheimer Ave over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Oppenheimer Ave over Drain in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 284 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,000 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOppenheimer Ave
CrossesDrain
Location1.33 MI E of IH 35
RouteCity Street 8103
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35793, -98.50569
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2020)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 Oppenheimer Ave over Drain built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oppenheimer Ave 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 Oppenheimer Ave over Drain carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Oppenheimer Ave over Drain?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Oppenheimer Ave over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.