US Bridges

Chase Hill Blvd over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of Loop 1604 · Structure no. 150150B06985001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,835
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chase Hill Blvd over Draw is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chase Hill Blvd over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5,835 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,736 by 2031. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChase Hill Blvd
CrossesDraw
Location0.15 MI N of Loop 1604
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59029, -98.6243
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,835 (2020)
Projected traffic1,736 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Chase Hill Blvd over Draw built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chase Hill 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 Chase Hill Blvd over Draw carry?

About 5,835 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Chase Hill Blvd over Draw?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Chase Hill Blvd over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.