US Bridges

Ennis Joslin RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 1.8 MI NW of SH 358 · Structure no. 161780359601003

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
82 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
20,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ennis Joslin RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Ennis Joslin RD over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 43 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 20,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,519 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEnnis Joslin RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.8 MI NW of SH 358
RouteState Highway 3
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.71232, -97.33907
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,100 (2023)
Projected traffic29,519 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ennis Joslin RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Ennis Joslin RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ennis Joslin RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 20,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ennis Joslin RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Ennis Joslin RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.