US Bridges

Cheever LN over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of Broadway · Structure no. 150150B06765001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,114
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cheever LN over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Cheever LN over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 1,114 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2031. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCheever LN
CrossesDraw
Location0.3 MI E of Broadway
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51769, -98.45652
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,114 (2020)
Projected traffic600 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 Cheever LN over Draw built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cheever LN 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 Cheever LN over Draw carry?

About 1,114 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cheever LN over Draw?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cheever LN over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.