US Bridges

Jones DR EB over Lake Madeline

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of Spur 342 · Structure no. 120850B00535001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,980
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones DR EB over Lake Madeline is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jones DR EB over Lake Madeline in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,980 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2028. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJones DR EB
CrossesLake Madeline
Location1.0 MI W of Spur 342
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.26923, -94.84631
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,980 (2010)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones DR EB over Lake Madeline built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones DR EB over Lake Madeline 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Jones DR EB over Lake Madeline carry?

About 2,980 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Jones DR EB over Lake Madeline?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Jones DR EB over Lake Madeline?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.