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Rittiman RD over Rittiman Creek

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Bexar County, Texas · 2.15 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 150150B29000006

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
28,859
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rittiman RD over Rittiman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rittiman RD over Rittiman Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 28,859 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,000 by 2033. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRittiman RD
CrossesRittiman Creek
Location2.15 MI E of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48249, -98.36847
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,859 (2020)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2033
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 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 Rittiman RD over Rittiman Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rittiman RD over Rittiman Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rittiman RD over Rittiman Creek carry?

About 28,859 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rittiman RD over Rittiman Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Rittiman RD over Rittiman Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.