US Bridges

Ross Drive over Ccwid #2 Ditch E

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 0.1 MI SE of Lovett RD · Structure no. 210310N00758001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,320
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ross Drive over Ccwid #2 Ditch E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ross Drive over Ccwid #2 Ditch E in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2029. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoss Drive
CrossesCcwid #2 Ditch E
Location0.1 MI SE of Lovett RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.14812, -97.63654
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,320 (2010)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 Ross Drive over Ccwid #2 Ditch E built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ross Drive over Ccwid #2 Ditch E 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ross Drive over Ccwid #2 Ditch E carry?

About 1,320 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ross Drive over Ccwid #2 Ditch E?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ross Drive over Ccwid #2 Ditch E?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.