US Bridges

N Foster RD over Draw

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Bexar County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 150150B12745001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,837
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Foster RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying N Foster 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 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 7,837 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesN Foster RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.20 MI S of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44265, -98.36075
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,837 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 N Foster RD over Draw built?

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

What condition is N Foster RD 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 N Foster RD over Draw carry?

About 7,837 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is N Foster RD over Draw?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns N Foster RD over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.