US Bridges

Vista View over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.01 MI SW of Blanco RD · Structure no. 150150B35850001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,572
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vista View over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Vista View over Drainage Ditch in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5,572 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,301 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVista View
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.01 MI SW of Blanco RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.5556, -98.51565
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,572 (2020)
Projected traffic6,301 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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 Vista View over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vista View 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Vista View over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 5,572 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Vista View over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Vista View over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.