US Bridges

W. Park Ave. over Drain

GoodPosted for load

Orange County, Texas · 0.55 MI E of Lp 358 · Structure no. 201810F00440002

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,486
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Park Ave. over Drain is a concrete slab carrying W. Park Ave. over Drain in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,486 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,280 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Park Ave.
CrossesDrain
Location0.55 MI E of Lp 358
RouteCity Street 630
CountyOrange County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.11, -93.77028
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,486 (2016)
Projected traffic6,280 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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. Park Ave. over Drain built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is W. Park Ave. over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does W. Park Ave. over Drain carry?

About 4,486 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W. Park Ave. over Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns W. Park Ave. over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.