US Bridges

Rittiman RD over Drain

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.65 MI E of SH 368 · Structure no. 150150B29000003

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,620
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rittiman RD over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Rittiman RD over Drain in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 4,620 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,500 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRittiman RD
CrossesDrain
Location0.65 MI E of SH 368
RouteCity Street 8034
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48466, -98.44283
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,620 (2020)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2038
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 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 Rittiman RD over Drain built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rittiman RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rittiman RD over Drain carry?

About 4,620 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rittiman RD over Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Rittiman RD over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.