US Bridges

W 18th ST over W Side Drainage Channel

Fair

Ector County, Texas · 0.01 MI E of Alameda Ave · Structure no. 060690B00184001

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
408
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 18th ST over W Side Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying W 18th 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 408 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW 18th ST
CrossesW Side Drainage Channel
Location0.01 MI E of Alameda Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEctor County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.85114, -102.40581
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than 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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic408 (2013)
Projected traffic250 by 2032
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 18th ST over W Side Drainage Channel built?

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

What condition is W 18th 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 18th ST over W Side Drainage Channel carry?

About 408 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is W 18th ST over W Side Drainage Channel?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns W 18th ST over W Side Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.