US Bridges

Westwood Drive over Westwood Detention Basin

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of Maple Leaf · Structure no. 120850E00258001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westwood Drive over Westwood Detention Basin is a concrete arch - deck carrying Westwood Drive over Westwood Detention Basin in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWestwood Drive
CrossesWestwood Detention Basin
Location0.05 MI W of Maple Leaf
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.4866, -95.16299
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic250 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Westwood Drive over Westwood Detention Basin built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westwood Drive over Westwood Detention Basin 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Westwood Drive over Westwood Detention Basin carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Westwood Drive over Westwood Detention Basin?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Westwood Drive over Westwood Detention Basin?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.