US Bridges

Lewis Foster Drive over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.5 MI SW of JCT Main Ave · Structure no. 201240C00763001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,202
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewis Foster Drive over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lewis Foster Drive over Drainage Ditch in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,202 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,683 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLewis Foster Drive
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.5 MI SW of JCT Main Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.92137, -93.89933
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,202 (2019)
Projected traffic1,683 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lewis Foster Drive over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lewis Foster Drive 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 Lewis Foster Drive over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,202 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lewis Foster Drive over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Lewis Foster Drive over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.