US Bridges

U.T.S.A. Blvd. over Draw-No Name

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · .05 MI E of Babcock Rd. · Structure no. 150150B35540001

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
96 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
15,303
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.T.S.A. Blvd. over Draw-No Name is a concrete culvert carrying U.T.S.A. Blvd. over Draw-No Name in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 49 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 15,303 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2033. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU.T.S.A. Blvd.
CrossesDraw-No Name
Location.05 MI E of Babcock Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57715, -98.63121
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,303 (2020)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 U.T.S.A. Blvd. over Draw-No Name built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is U.T.S.A. Blvd. over Draw-No Name 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does U.T.S.A. Blvd. over Draw-No Name carry?

About 15,303 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is U.T.S.A. Blvd. over Draw-No Name?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns U.T.S.A. Blvd. over Draw-No Name?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.