US Bridges

Northeast Pkwy over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.15 MI SE of Austin HWY · Structure no. 150150B24833001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,522
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northeast Pkwy over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Northeast Pkwy over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,522 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,500 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNortheast Pkwy
CrossesDraw
Location0.15 MI SE of Austin HWY
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49331, -98.4294
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,522 (2020)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Northeast Pkwy over Draw built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northeast Pkwy 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Northeast Pkwy over Draw carry?

About 2,522 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Northeast Pkwy over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Northeast Pkwy over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.