US Bridges

Cimarron Blvd. over Drainage Ditch

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Lipes Blvd · Structure no. 161780B02260002

Built
2000
25 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cimarron Blvd. over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Cimarron Blvd. over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2000 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 25 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCimarron Blvd.
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.1 MI S of Lipes Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.66433, -97.37849
Functional classUrban Local

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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2015)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Cimarron Blvd. over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Cimarron 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 Cimarron Blvd. over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cimarron Blvd. over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Cimarron Blvd. over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.