US Bridges

Utsa DR over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of Babcock RD · Structure no. 150150B35540004

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,867
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Utsa DR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Utsa DR over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,867 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUtsa DR
CrossesDraw
Location0.10 MI W of Babcock RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57699, -98.63369
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,867 (2015)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2033
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 Utsa DR over Draw built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Utsa 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Utsa DR over Draw carry?

About 1,867 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Utsa DR over Draw?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Utsa DR over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.