US Bridges

IH 37 over Drain

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 4.10 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 150150007308056

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
71,493
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 37 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying IH 37 over Drain in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 56 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 71,493 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 111,710 by 2033. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 37
CrossesDrain
Location4.10 MI S of IH 10
RouteInterstate 37
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35578, -98.43
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,493 (2020)
Projected traffic111,710 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 IH 37 over Drain built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is IH 37 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 37 over Drain carry?

About 71,493 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 37 over Drain?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 37 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.