US Bridges

Lp 1604 Side RD over Draw

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Bexar County, Texas · 1.8 MI E of SH 16 · Structure no. 150150147901005

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,205
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 1604 Side RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Lp 1604 Side RD over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5,205 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,710 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 1604 Side RD
CrossesDraw
Location1.8 MI E of SH 16
RouteState Highway 1604
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.22543, -98.55788
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,205 (2020)
Projected traffic3,710 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Lp 1604 Side RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 1604 Side RD 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 Lp 1604 Side RD over Draw carry?

About 5,205 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Lp 1604 Side RD over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 1604 Side RD over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.