US Bridges

Tesoro DR over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.15 MI SE of Broadway ST · Structure no. 150150B33960001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,672
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tesoro DR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Tesoro DR over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,672 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,056 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTesoro DR
CrossesDraw
Location0.15 MI SE of Broadway ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52094, -98.45697
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,672 (2020)
Projected traffic6,056 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tesoro DR over Draw built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tesoro DR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Tesoro DR over Draw carry?

About 2,672 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Tesoro DR over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Tesoro DR over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.