34th Street N over Drainage Ditch #14
FairGalveston County, Texas · 0.55 MI N of FM 1765 · Structure no. 120850C00234246
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 55 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,543
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
34th Street N over Drainage Ditch #14 is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying 34th Street N over Drainage Ditch #14 in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,543 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,560 by 2038. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 34th Street N over Drainage Ditch #14 built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is 34th Street N over Drainage Ditch #14 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does 34th Street N over Drainage Ditch #14 carry?
About 2,543 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is 34th Street N over Drainage Ditch #14?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns 34th Street N over Drainage Ditch #14?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.