US Bridges

Arbor Place over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of NW 27th ST · Structure no. 150150B01205001

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
366
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arbor Place over Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying Arbor Place over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 366 vehicles a day, projected to reach 422 by 2031. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesArbor Place
CrossesDraw
Location0.05 MI E of NW 27th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43926, -98.54567
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic366 (2020)
Projected traffic422 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Arbor Place over Draw built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arbor Place 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Arbor Place over Draw carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Arbor Place over Draw?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Arbor Place over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.