US Bridges

IH 35 Efr over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.50 MI NE of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150001702328

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,251
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Efr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 Efr over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 4,251 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,951 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 Efr
CrossesDraw
Location1.50 MI NE of Lp 1604
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates29.28795, -98.64488
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,251 (2022)
Projected traffic5,951 by 2042
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 IH 35 Efr over Draw built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Efr over Draw 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 Efr over Draw carry?

About 4,251 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Efr over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Efr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.