Velasco Blvd over Drainage Ditch
GoodBrazoria County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of SH 36 · Structure no. 120200C00490001
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Velasco Blvd over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Velasco Blvd over Drainage Ditch in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Velasco Blvd over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Velasco Blvd over 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Velasco Blvd over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Velasco Blvd over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Velasco Blvd over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.