US Bridges

Ruiz ST over Draw

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Bexar County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of NW 26th ST · Structure no. 150150B29815002

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,827
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ruiz ST over Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ruiz ST over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 1,827 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,827 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRuiz ST
CrossesDraw
Location0.05 MI W of NW 26th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43817, -98.5448
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,827 (2020)
Projected traffic1,827 by 2039
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$159,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ruiz ST over Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ruiz ST 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ruiz ST over Draw carry?

About 1,827 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ruiz ST over Draw?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ruiz ST over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.