US Bridges

Wurzbach Pkwy. over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of FM 1535 · Structure no. 150150150203026

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
47,644
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wurzbach Pkwy. over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Wurzbach Pkwy. over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 47,644 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,702 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWurzbach Pkwy.
CrossesDraw
Location0.4 MI E of FM 1535
RouteState Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55976, -98.52877
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,644 (2023)
Projected traffic66,702 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Wurzbach Pkwy. over Draw built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wurzbach Pkwy. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Wurzbach Pkwy. over Draw carry?

About 47,644 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wurzbach Pkwy. over Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Wurzbach Pkwy. over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.