US Bridges

Old Cedar Blvd over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.00 MI W of Babcock RD · Structure no. 150150B06317001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
574
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Cedar Blvd over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Old Cedar Blvd over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 574 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Cedar Blvd
CrossesDraw
Location0.00 MI W of Babcock RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58308, -98.63196
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic574 (2020)
Projected traffic150 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 Old Cedar Blvd over Draw built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Cedar Blvd 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old Cedar Blvd over Draw carry?

About 574 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Old Cedar Blvd over Draw?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Old Cedar Blvd over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.