US Bridges

Sandy Lake Drive over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Galveston County, Texas · 0.25 MI SE of Stoney Lane · Structure no. 120850PP1492212

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Lake Drive over Drainage Ditch is a concrete other carrying Sandy Lake Drive over Drainage Ditch in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy Lake Drive
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.25 MI SE of Stoney Lane
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49248, -95.1987
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Sandy Lake Drive over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Lake Drive over Drainage 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sandy Lake Drive over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Lake Drive over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Lake Drive over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.