US Bridges

Ridgewood DR over Drainage Ditch

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.04 MI E of FM 365 · Structure no. 201240F00355001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,080
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgewood DR over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Ridgewood DR over Drainage Ditch in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,080 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,080 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRidgewood DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.04 MI E of FM 365
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96422, -93.97016
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,080 (2015)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 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 Ridgewood DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgewood 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ridgewood DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,080 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Ridgewood DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgewood DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.