US Bridges

Dane DR over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · .01MI. W. of Taft Ave. · Structure no. 201240C00311001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
388
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dane DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Dane DR over Drainage 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 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDane DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.01MI. W. of Taft Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.94851, -93.89828
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 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 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 Dane DR over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Dane DR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Dane DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

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

How long is Dane DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Dane DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.