US Bridges

S Shore Blvd over Drainage Ditch

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.15 MI SE of FM 518 · Structure no. 120850E00380005

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,840
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Shore Blvd over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying S Shore Blvd over Drainage Ditch in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8,840 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,724 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Shore Blvd
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.15 MI SE of FM 518
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52376, -95.04629
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,840 (2011)
Projected traffic9,724 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 S Shore Blvd over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Shore Blvd over Drainage 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S Shore Blvd over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 8,840 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is S Shore Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns S Shore Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.