US Bridges

Sl 20 over Draw

Good

Webb County, Texas · 0.5 M N of Del Mar Blvd · Structure no. 222400008614208

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,000
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 20 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Sl 20 over Draw in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 30 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long.

CarriesSl 20
CrossesDraw
Location0.5 M N of Del Mar Blvd
RouteState Highway 20
StateTexas
Coordinates27.59313, -99.4435
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2011)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sl 20 over Draw built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Sl 20 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Sl 20 over Draw carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sl 20 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Sl 20 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.