US Bridges

25th Avenue N over Ditch

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of SH 146 · Structure no. 120850C00725001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,800
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

25th Avenue N over Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 25th Avenue N over Ditch in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,380 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries25th Avenue N
CrossesDitch
Location0.8 MI W of SH 146
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.40801, -94.96976
Functional classUrban 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2011)
Projected traffic6,380 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 25th Avenue N over Ditch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 25th Avenue N over 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 25th Avenue N over Ditch carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 25th Avenue N over Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns 25th Avenue N over Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.