US Bridges

Senisa Springs over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.50 MI NW of Westover · Structure no. 150150B30981002

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,260
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 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 2,260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSenisa Springs
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.50 MI NW of Westover
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48147, -98.67244
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 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 length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,260 (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 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Senisa Springs over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,260 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Senisa Springs over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Senisa Springs over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.