US Bridges

De Zavala RD over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of IH 10 · Structure no. 150150B09490001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
26,927
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

De Zavala RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying De Zavala RD over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 26,927 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2031. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDe Zavala RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.20 MI W of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56308, -98.59686
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,927 (2015)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 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 De Zavala RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is De Zavala 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does De Zavala RD over Draw carry?

About 26,927 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is De Zavala RD over Draw?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns De Zavala RD over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.