US Bridges

E Pyron Ave over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Padre Rd. · Structure no. 150150B28245002

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
109 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Pyron Ave over Draw is a concrete slab carrying E Pyron Ave over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Pyron Ave
CrossesDraw
Location0.1 MI E of Padre Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35857, -98.47209
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2020)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 E Pyron Ave over Draw built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Pyron Ave 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 E Pyron Ave over Draw carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E Pyron Ave over Draw?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns E Pyron Ave over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.