US Bridges

Bosquez ST over Drainage Ditch

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.35 MI N of SH 44 · Structure no. 161780AA0250001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,821
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bosquez ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Bosquez ST over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,821 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBosquez ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.35 MI N of SH 44
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.80511, -97.6794
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,821 (2016)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bosquez ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bosquez ST over Drainage Ditch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bosquez ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,821 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bosquez ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Bosquez ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.