US Bridges

NW 26th ST over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of W Commerce · Structure no. 150150B34990002

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,009
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 26th ST over Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying NW 26th ST over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,009 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 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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CarriesNW 26th ST
CrossesDraw
Location0.15 MI N of W Commerce
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43202, -98.54477
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.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 traffic1,009 (2020)
Projected traffic2,500 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 26th ST over Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 26th ST 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does NW 26th ST over Draw carry?

About 1,009 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is NW 26th 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 NW 26th ST over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.