US Bridges

Sussex Ave over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.01 W of Briar Pl. · Structure no. 150150B33435001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,964
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sussex Ave over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Sussex Ave 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 2,964 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,500 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSussex Ave
CrossesDraw
Location0.01 W of Briar Pl.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35316, -98.49348
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,964 (2015)
Projected traffic5,500 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 Sussex Ave over Draw built?

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

What condition is Sussex 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 Sussex Ave over Draw carry?

About 2,964 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Sussex Ave over Draw?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sussex Ave over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.