US Bridges

Binz-Engleman RD over Draw

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Bexar County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of Ackerman RD · Structure no. 150150B03055003

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,625
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Binz-Engleman RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Binz-Engleman RD over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,625 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBinz-Engleman RD
CrossesDraw
Location1.0 MI E of Ackerman RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.4612, -98.36487
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,625 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 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 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 Binz-Engleman RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Binz-Engleman 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Binz-Engleman RD over Draw carry?

About 4,625 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Binz-Engleman RD over Draw?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Binz-Engleman RD over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.