US Bridges

Lago Mar Blvd over Drainage Ditch

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.75 MI SE of Holland RD · Structure no. 120850C00092249

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lago Mar Blvd over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Lago Mar Blvd over Drainage Ditch in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLago Mar Blvd
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.75 MI SE of Holland RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.42156, -95.05895
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lago Mar Blvd over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lago Mar Blvd 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Lago Mar Blvd over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lago Mar Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lago Mar Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.