US Bridges

IH 35 over Draw

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 1.4 MI N of Bexar C/L · Structure no. 150950001606191

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
94,227
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 over Draw in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 94,227 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 155,920 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 310 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35
CrossesDraw
Location1.4 MI N of Bexar C/L
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates29.5953, -98.28573
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width310 ft (94.5 m)
Roadway width188 ft (57.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,227 (2020)
Projected traffic155,920 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 over Draw built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 over Draw carry?

About 94,227 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 310 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.