US Bridges

Classen RD over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.14 MI SE of Bulverde RD · Structure no. 150150B06905002

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
91 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,874
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Classen RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Classen RD over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,874 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,500 by 2031. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClassen RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.14 MI SE of Bulverde RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59939, -98.41617
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 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 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,874 (2020)
Projected traffic3,500 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 Classen RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Classen RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Classen RD over Draw carry?

About 1,874 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Classen RD over Draw?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Classen RD over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.