US Bridges

Ward ST over Jal Draw

Good

Midland County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of Lp 250 · Structure no. 061650B09140001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,863
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ward ST over Jal Draw is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ward ST over Jal Draw in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,863 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2037. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWard ST
CrossesJal Draw
Location0.9 MI S of Lp 250
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.02309, -102.11706
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,863 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2037
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ward ST over Jal Draw built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ward ST over Jal Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Ward ST over Jal Draw carry?

About 3,863 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ward ST over Jal Draw?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Ward ST over Jal Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.