US Bridges

Norma ST over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of Military DR · Structure no. 150150B24800001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,308
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norma ST over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Norma ST 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 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 1,308 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,100 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorma ST
CrossesDraw
Location0.10 MI S of Military DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35553, -98.49701
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,308 (2020)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2042
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 Norma ST over Draw built?

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

What condition is Norma ST 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Norma ST over Draw carry?

About 1,308 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Norma ST over Draw?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Norma ST over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.