US Bridges

E University Blvd over Drainage Channel

Fair

Ector County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of E Loop 338 · Structure no. 060690B90403001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,151
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E University Blvd over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying E University Blvd over Drainage Channel in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 16,151 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,611 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE University Blvd
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.15 MI W of E Loop 338
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.88274, -102.31634
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,151 (2021)
Projected traffic22,611 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 E University Blvd over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is E University Blvd over 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 E University Blvd over Drainage Channel carry?

About 16,151 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E University Blvd over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns E University Blvd over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.