US Bridges

IH 37 W FR over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of Loop 1604 · Structure no. 150150007309209

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,408
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 37 W FR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 37 W FR over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 4,408 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,170 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

CarriesIH 37 W FR
CrossesDraw
Location0.40 MI S of Loop 1604
StateTexas
Coordinates29.2119, -98.41559
Functional classRural 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,408 (2016)
Projected traffic6,170 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 37 W FR over Draw built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 37 W FR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 37 W FR over Draw carry?

About 4,408 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 37 W FR over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns IH 37 W FR over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.