US Bridges

Gateway DR over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of Pecan Valley · Structure no. 150150B13290001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gateway DR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Gateway DR over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGateway DR
CrossesDraw
Location0.2 MI E of Pecan Valley
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39373, -98.43123
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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2011)
Projected traffic500 by 2031
Trucks1%
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 Gateway DR over Draw built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gateway DR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Gateway DR over Draw carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gateway DR over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Gateway DR over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.