US Bridges

Taft Ave over Atlantic Main Ditch

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of SH 87 · Structure no. 201240C01320001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
199
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taft Ave over Atlantic Main Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Taft Ave over Atlantic Main Ditch in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 279 by 2039. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTaft Ave
CrossesAtlantic Main Ditch
Location0.3 MI E of SH 87
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93936, -93.88629
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2019)
Projected traffic279 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taft Ave over Atlantic Main Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taft Ave over Atlantic Main 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 Taft Ave over Atlantic Main Ditch carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Taft Ave over Atlantic Main Ditch?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Taft Ave over Atlantic Main Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.