US Bridges

W 3rd ST over W Side Drainage Channel

Fair

Ector County, Texas · 0.65 MI W of FM 1882 · Structure no. 060690B00034001

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 3rd ST over W Side Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying W 3rd ST over W Side Drainage Channel in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 800 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesW 3rd ST
CrossesW Side Drainage Channel
Location0.65 MI W of FM 1882
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEctor County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.83416, -102.39881
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2015)
Projected traffic800 by 2037
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 3rd ST over W Side Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 3rd ST over W Side Drainage Channel 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does W 3rd ST over W Side Drainage Channel carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is W 3rd ST over W Side Drainage Channel?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns W 3rd ST over W Side Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.