US Bridges

IH 35 NB Off Ramp over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 3.84 MI S of FM 1976 · Structure no. 150150001710386

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,158
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NB Off Ramp over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 NB Off Ramp over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,158 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,021 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35 NB Off Ramp
CrossesDraw
Location3.84 MI S of FM 1976
RouteInterstate 35
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.45521, -98.41196
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,158 (2023)
Projected traffic3,021 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 NB Off Ramp over Draw built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 NB Off Ramp 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 NB Off Ramp over Draw carry?

About 2,158 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 NB Off Ramp over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 NB Off Ramp over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.