US Bridges

Vista View over Draw-No Name

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.10 MI SW of Blanco RD · Structure no. 150150B35850002

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,572
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vista View over Draw-No Name is a concrete culvert carrying Vista View over Draw-No Name in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1974, 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 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 5,572 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,062 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVista View
CrossesDraw-No Name
Location0.10 MI SW of Blanco RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55441, -98.51742
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 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 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,572 (2020)
Projected traffic6,062 by 2038
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 Vista View over Draw-No Name built?

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

What condition is Vista View 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 Vista View over Draw-No Name carry?

About 5,572 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Vista View over Draw-No Name?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Vista View over Draw-No Name?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.