US Bridges

Ware Blvd over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of S Flores St. · Structure no. 150150B36155001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,561
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ware Blvd over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Ware Blvd over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,561 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWare Blvd
CrossesDraw
Location0.1 MI W of S Flores St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.34895, -98.49019
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 inspectionJuly 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 spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,561 (2020)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ware Blvd over Draw built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ware Blvd 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ware Blvd over Draw carry?

About 1,561 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ware Blvd over Draw?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ware Blvd over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.