US Bridges

W Gerald Ave over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Pleasanton RD · Structure no. 150150B13470002

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,881
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Gerald Ave over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying W Gerald Ave over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 70 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 1,881 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,072 by 2031. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Gerald Ave
CrossesDraw
Location0.1 MI W of Pleasanton RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.36578, -98.50527
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,881 (2020)
Projected traffic2,072 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 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 W Gerald Ave over Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is W Gerald Ave 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 W Gerald Ave over Draw carry?

About 1,881 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W Gerald Ave over Draw?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns W Gerald Ave over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.