SH 4 over Drainage Ditch
GoodCameron County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of FM 1419 · Structure no. 210310003910084
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 4 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 4 over Drainage Ditch in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 63 years old, older 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 SH 4 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is SH 4 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SH 4 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 7,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 4 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 4 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.