US Bridges

Avalon Ave over Drain Ditch

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.75 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 201240B00048001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
282
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avalon Ave over Drain Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Avalon Ave over Drain Ditch in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 282 vehicles a day, projected to reach 260 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAvalon Ave
CrossesDrain Ditch
Location0.75 MI S of US 90
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05592, -94.18733
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2022)
Projected traffic260 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Avalon Ave over Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avalon Ave over Drain 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Avalon Ave over Drain Ditch carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Avalon Ave over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Avalon Ave over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.