US Bridges

Washington Blvd. over Drain Ditch

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 3.5 MI W of IH 10 · Structure no. 201240B01204003

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,650
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Blvd. over Drain Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Washington Blvd. over Drain Ditch in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 2,650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,650 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWashington Blvd.
CrossesDrain Ditch
Location3.5 MI W of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05739, -94.19754
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2015)
Projected traffic2,650 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Blvd. over Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Blvd. 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 Washington Blvd. over Drain Ditch carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Washington Blvd. over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Blvd. over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.