US Bridges

Lp 1604 over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of FM 1535 · Structure no. 150150245202160

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
117,040
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 1604 over Draw is a steel culvert carrying Lp 1604 over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 117,040 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 163,850 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 1604
CrossesDraw
Location0.10 MI W of FM 1535
RouteState Highway 1604
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59961, -98.56495
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117,040 (2013)
Projected traffic163,850 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lp 1604 over Draw built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 1604 over Draw 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 1604 over Draw carry?

About 117,040 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Lp 1604 over Draw?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Lp 1604 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.