US Bridges

Schanen Blvd over Schanen Drain

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.5 MI SE of FM 43 · Structure no. 161780B01792001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,822
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schanen Blvd over Schanen Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Schanen Blvd over Schanen Drain 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 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 3,822 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,500 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).

CarriesSchanen Blvd
CrossesSchanen Drain
Location0.5 MI SE of FM 43
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.70657, -97.3977
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,822 (2015)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 Schanen Blvd over Schanen Drain built?

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

What condition is Schanen Blvd over Schanen Drain 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 Schanen Blvd over Schanen Drain carry?

About 3,822 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Schanen Blvd over Schanen Drain?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Schanen Blvd over Schanen Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.