US Bridges

E Sul Ross Ave over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Brewster County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of SH 118 · Structure no. 240220B00210003

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,910
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Sul Ross Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying E Sul Ross Ave over Drainage Ditch in Brewster County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 1,910 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Sul Ross Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.30 MI E of SH 118
RouteCity Street 305
CountyBrewster County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.36071, -103.65774
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,910 (2010)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$88,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Sul Ross Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Sul Ross Ave over Drainage Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does E Sul Ross Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,910 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is E Sul Ross Ave over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns E Sul Ross Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.