Old Choc Byu RD over Detention Ditch
GoodBrazoria County, Texas · 0.80 MI N of Bailey Ave · Structure no. 120200AA0564004
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,729
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Choc Byu RD over Detention Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Choc Byu RD over Detention Ditch in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,729 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2031. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Choc Byu RD over Detention Ditch built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Choc Byu RD over Detention 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Old Choc Byu RD over Detention Ditch carry?
About 3,729 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Choc Byu RD over Detention Ditch?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Old Choc Byu RD over Detention Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.