US Bridges

Gillette Blvd over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of Spur 422 · Structure no. 150150B13565001

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,966
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gillette Blvd over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Gillette Blvd over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 55 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 3,966 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,000 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGillette Blvd
CrossesDraw
Location0.35 MI E of Spur 422
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.33018, -98.54519
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,966 (2020)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 Gillette Blvd over Draw built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Gillette 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Gillette Blvd over Draw carry?

About 3,966 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Gillette Blvd over Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Gillette Blvd over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.