US Bridges

Walden Road over Schoolhouse Ditch

Good

Orange County, Texas · 0.2 Mi. W. of SH 105 · Structure no. 201810C00015002

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
388
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walden Road over Schoolhouse Ditch is a concrete frame carrying Walden Road over Schoolhouse Ditch in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWalden Road
CrossesSchoolhouse Ditch
Location0.2 Mi. W. of SH 105
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.11311, -94.00897
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2021)
Projected traffic388 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 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 Walden Road over Schoolhouse Ditch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walden Road over Schoolhouse 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 Walden Road over Schoolhouse Ditch carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Walden Road over Schoolhouse Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Walden Road over Schoolhouse Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.