US Bridges

Escondido Drive over Draw

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 0.12 MI N of US 59 · Structure no. 222400B00323001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
166 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Escondido Drive over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Escondido Drive over Draw in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesEscondido Drive
CrossesDraw
Location0.12 MI N of US 59
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.53024, -99.43434
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2023)
Projected traffic340 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Escondido Drive over Draw built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Escondido Drive 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Escondido Drive over Draw carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Escondido Drive over Draw?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Escondido Drive over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.