SH 3 over Drainage Ditch
GoodGalveston County, Texas · 0.35 MI NW of FM 519 · Structure no. 120850005103051
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,576
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 3 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 3 over Drainage Ditch in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5,576 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 3 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 3 over Drainage Ditch 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SH 3 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 5,576 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 3 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns SH 3 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.