US Bridges

Sam Houston Blvd over Drainage Ditch

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1520 Harry Wurzbach RD S · Structure no. NCA6

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2021 count
Owner
Unknown

About this bridge

Sam Houston Blvd over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Sam Houston Blvd over Drainage Ditch in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2022. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesSam Houston Blvd
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1520 Harry Wurzbach RD S
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.47694, -98.42411
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 inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2021)
Projected traffic80 by 2022
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNot reported
Maintained byNot reported
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sam Houston Blvd over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sam Houston Blvd 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Sam Houston Blvd over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sam Houston Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sam Houston Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the owner is not reported.