US Bridges

25th ST over Drainage Ditch

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.2 MI SW of US 69 · Structure no. 201240C01645001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,720
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

25th ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying 25th ST over Drainage Ditch in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,720 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,720 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries25th ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.2 MI SW of US 69
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.90209, -93.93881
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,720 (2015)
Projected traffic3,720 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 25th ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 25th ST 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 25th ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,720 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 25th ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 25th ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.