US Bridges

Northledge DR over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of Village Oak · Structure no. 150150G00065001

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
244
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northledge DR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Northledge DR over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 55 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 244 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorthledge DR
CrossesDraw
Location0.05 MI S of Village Oak
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55298, -98.34091
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2020)
Projected traffic350 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 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 Northledge DR over Draw built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Northledge DR over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Northledge DR over Draw carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Northledge DR over Draw?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Northledge DR over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.