US Bridges

Bay ST N over Drainage Ditch

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of N 25th Ave · Structure no. 120850C00017052

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay ST N over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bay ST N over Drainage Ditch in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2030. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBay ST N
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.05 MI N of N 25th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.40871, -94.89366
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2010)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Bay ST N over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bay ST N 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bay ST N over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Bay ST N over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Bay ST N over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.