US Bridges

25th Avenue N. over Ditch

Fair

Galveston County, Texas · 25th Ave at 13th/14th ST · Structure no. 120850C00725005

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 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 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 15,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,940 by 2031. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries25th Avenue N.
CrossesDitch
Location25th Ave at 13th/14th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.40813, -94.91416
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 25th Avenue N. over Ditch 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 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 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns 25th Avenue N. over Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.