US Bridges

Erie ST over Drain Ditch

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of US 69 · Structure no. 201240B00407001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
388
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Erie ST over Drain Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Erie ST over Drain Ditch in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesErie ST
CrossesDrain Ditch
Location0.3 MI S of US 69
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.02927, -94.10081
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2019)
Projected traffic388 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Erie ST over Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Erie ST 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 Erie ST over Drain Ditch carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Erie ST over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Erie ST over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.