US Bridges

East Ridge RD over E Side Drainage Channel

Fair

Ector County, Texas · 0.45 MI E of Loop 338 · Structure no. 060690B27505001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,904
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Ridge RD over E Side Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying East Ridge RD over E Side Drainage Channel in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 5,904 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,500 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Ridge RD
CrossesE Side Drainage Channel
Location0.45 MI E of Loop 338
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEctor County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.89639, -102.30948
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,904 (2015)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 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 East Ridge RD over E Side Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Ridge RD over E 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 East Ridge RD over E Side Drainage Channel carry?

About 5,904 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is East Ridge RD over E Side Drainage Channel?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns East Ridge RD over E Side Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.