US Bridges

Schertz Parkway over Draw

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.5 MI SE of IH35 · Structure no. 150950R00460010

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,702
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schertz Parkway over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Schertz Parkway over Draw in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 14,702 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSchertz Parkway
CrossesDraw
Location0.5 MI SE of IH35
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58689, -98.28798
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,702 (2020)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Schertz Parkway over Draw built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schertz Parkway 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 Schertz Parkway over Draw carry?

About 14,702 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Schertz Parkway over Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Schertz Parkway over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.