US Bridges

Gillette Blvd over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of S Zarzamora · Structure no. 150150B13565002

Built
2008
17 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,068
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 2008 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 17 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 5,068 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGillette Blvd
CrossesDraw
Location0.10 MI E of S Zarzamora
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.33022, -98.53086
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,068 (2020)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2032
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 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 Gillette Blvd over Draw built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Gillette Blvd 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Gillette Blvd over Draw carry?

About 5,068 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Gillette Blvd over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Gillette Blvd over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.