US Bridges

Woodlawn Park RD over Woodlawn Lake Drain

FairPosted for load

Bexar County, Texas · 0.03 MI E of Jos Tobin · Structure no. 150150B37973001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,140
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodlawn Park RD over Woodlawn Lake Drain is a steel continuous other carrying Woodlawn Park RD over Woodlawn Lake Drain in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,630 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodlawn Park RD
CrossesWoodlawn Lake Drain
Location0.03 MI E of Jos Tobin
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.45196, -98.53539
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,140 (2019)
Projected traffic2,630 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodlawn Park RD over Woodlawn Lake Drain built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodlawn Park RD over Woodlawn Lake Drain 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Woodlawn Park RD over Woodlawn Lake Drain carry?

About 1,140 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Woodlawn Park RD over Woodlawn Lake Drain?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Woodlawn Park RD over Woodlawn Lake Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.