US Bridges

FM 2403 over South Drainage Ditch

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 3.8 MI South SH 35 · Structure no. 120200295001003

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,480
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2403 over South Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2403 over South Drainage Ditch in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 7,480 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,870 by 2033. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 2403
CrossesSouth Drainage Ditch
Location3.8 MI South SH 35
RouteState Highway 2403
StateTexas
Coordinates29.19588, -95.1531
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length172 ft (52.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,480 (2023)
Projected traffic7,870 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2403 over South Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2403 over South Drainage Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2403 over South Drainage Ditch carry?

About 7,480 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 2403 over South Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2403 over South Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.