US Bridges

Northwest Pkwy over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.60 MI W of IH 10 · Structure no. 150150B25011001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,720
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northwest Pkwy over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Northwest Pkwy 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 2,720 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,500 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthwest Pkwy
CrossesDraw
Location0.60 MI W of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55352, -98.59638
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,720 (2020)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2038
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 Northwest Pkwy over Draw built?

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

What condition is Northwest 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 Northwest Pkwy over Draw carry?

About 2,720 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Northwest Pkwy over Draw?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Northwest Pkwy over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.