US Bridges

Walden Road EB over Drainage Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of FM 364 · Structure no. 201240B01195003

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,170
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walden Road EB over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Walden Road EB over Drainage Ditch in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,170 by 2035. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWalden Road EB
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.75 MI E of FM 364
RouteCity Street 44
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.03848, -94.17776
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,170 (2015)
Projected traffic6,170 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walden Road EB over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walden Road EB 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Walden Road EB over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 6,170 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Walden Road EB over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Walden Road EB over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.