US Bridges

Yorktown RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of FM 43 · Structure no. 161780B02201002

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,349
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yorktown RD over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yorktown RD over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 16,349 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,524 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesYorktown RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.40 MI S of FM 43
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.68404, -97.42239
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,349 (2022)
Projected traffic24,524 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Yorktown RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yorktown RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Yorktown RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 16,349 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Yorktown RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Yorktown RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.