US Bridges

Summer Fest RD over Rittiman Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of FM 78 · Structure no. 150150B33213001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
106 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,443
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summer Fest RD over Rittiman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Summer Fest RD over Rittiman Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5,443 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,000 by 2033. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSummer Fest RD
CrossesRittiman Creek
Location0.05 MI S of FM 78
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.47395, -98.37531
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 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 spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,443 (2020)
Projected traffic7,000 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 Summer Fest RD over Rittiman Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Summer Fest RD over Rittiman Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Summer Fest RD over Rittiman Creek carry?

About 5,443 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Summer Fest RD over Rittiman Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Summer Fest RD over Rittiman Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.