US Bridges

Navigation Blvd over Drainage Ditch

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Nueces County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of IH 37 · Structure no. 161780AA1413002

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Navigation Blvd over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Navigation Blvd over Drainage Ditch in Nueces 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 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNavigation Blvd
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.6 MI N of IH 37
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.81179, -97.45316
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2015)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Navigation Blvd over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Navigation Blvd 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Navigation Blvd over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Navigation Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Navigation Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.