US Bridges

Wurzbach Pkwy over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of West Ave · Structure no. 150150B38105055

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,359
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wurzbach Pkwy over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Wurzbach Pkwy over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 46,359 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWurzbach Pkwy
CrossesDraw
Location0.25 MI E of West Ave
RouteState Highway 1502
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55808, -98.49341
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,359 (2023)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Wurzbach Pkwy over Draw built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wurzbach Pkwy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wurzbach Pkwy over Draw carry?

About 46,359 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wurzbach Pkwy over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wurzbach Pkwy over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.