US Bridges

Santa Monica Ave over W Side Drainage Channel

Good

Ector County, Texas · 0.01 MI S of W 22nd ST · Structure no. 060690B78501001

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
174
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Monica Ave over W Side Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Santa Monica Ave 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 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 174 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Monica Ave
CrossesW Side Drainage Channel
Location0.01 MI S of W 22nd ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEctor County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.85616, -102.39853
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2021)
Projected traffic174 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 Santa Monica Ave over W Side Drainage Channel built?

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

What condition is Santa Monica Ave over W 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 Santa Monica Ave over W Side Drainage Channel carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Santa Monica Ave over W Side Drainage Channel?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Monica Ave over W Side Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.