US Bridges

Wurzbach RD over Drain

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.50 MI SW of IH 10 · Structure no. 150150B38105001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,041
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wurzbach RD over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Wurzbach RD over Drain in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 75 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 29,041 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWurzbach RD
CrossesDrain
Location0.50 MI SW of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52531, -98.56808
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,041 (2020)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wurzbach RD over Drain built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Wurzbach RD over Drain 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 Wurzbach RD over Drain carry?

About 29,041 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wurzbach RD over Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Wurzbach RD over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.