US Bridges

Senisa Springs over Drainage Ditch

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.15 MI NW of Westover · Structure no. 150150B30981001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
498
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Senisa Springs over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Senisa Springs over Drainage Ditch in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 498 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSenisa Springs
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.15 MI NW of Westover
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48332, -98.68066
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 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic498 (2020)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2033
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 Senisa Springs over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Senisa Springs 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 Senisa Springs over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 498 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Senisa Springs over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Senisa Springs over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.