US Bridges

25th Avenue N over Ditch

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of SH 146 · Structure no. 120850C00725002

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,400
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

25th Avenue N over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying 25th Avenue N over Ditch in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 15,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,940 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries25th Avenue N
CrossesDitch
Location0.2 MI E of SH 146
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.40805, -94.95167
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,400 (2011)
Projected traffic16,940 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 25th Avenue N over Ditch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 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 15,400 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 25th Avenue N over Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns 25th Avenue N over Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.