US Bridges

Ridge Path over Drainage Ditch

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of Tezel RD · Structure no. 150150B28818001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,540
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Path over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Ridge Path over Drainage Ditch in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,540 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRidge Path
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.15 MI W of Tezel RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49937, -98.66473
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 inspectionJune 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 length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,540 (2020)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2042
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 Ridge Path over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Path 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ridge Path over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,540 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ridge Path over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Path over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.