US Bridges

W Broadway ST over Drainage Ditch

FairClosed to traffic

Nueces County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of Port Ave · Structure no. 161780B00271001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Broadway ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying W Broadway ST over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Broadway ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.20 MI E of Port Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.80549, -97.40577
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2015)
Projected traffic740 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Broadway ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Broadway ST 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does W Broadway ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Broadway ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns W Broadway ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.