Bear LN over Drainage Ditch
GoodNueces County, Texas · 1.05 MI W of SH 358 · Structure no. 161780B00155001
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,050
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear LN over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bear LN over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear LN over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear LN 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 Bear LN over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 2,050 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bear LN over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Bear LN over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.