US Bridges

Utsa Blvd over Draw-No Name

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.76 MI E of Babcock RD · Structure no. 150150B35540002

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,400
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Utsa Blvd over Draw-No Name is a concrete culvert carrying Utsa Blvd over Draw-No Name in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 51 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 17,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUtsa Blvd
CrossesDraw-No Name
Location0.76 MI E of Babcock RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57791, -98.61924
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,400 (2020)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Utsa Blvd over Draw-No Name built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Utsa Blvd over Draw-No Name 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Utsa Blvd over Draw-No Name carry?

About 17,400 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Utsa Blvd over Draw-No Name?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Utsa Blvd over Draw-No Name?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.