US Bridges

Newell RD over E Side Drainage Channel

Good

Ector County, Texas · 0.75 MI N of IH 20 Bus · Structure no. 060690B61301001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,122
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newell RD over E Side Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Newell RD over E Side Drainage Channel in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,122 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,571 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNewell RD
CrossesE Side Drainage Channel
Location0.75 MI N of IH 20 Bus
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.89033, -102.30173
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,122 (2021)
Projected traffic1,571 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 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 Newell RD over E Side Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newell RD over E Side Drainage Channel 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 Newell RD over E Side Drainage Channel carry?

About 1,122 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Newell RD over E Side Drainage Channel?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Newell RD over E Side Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.