SH 359 over Drainage Ditch
GoodSan Patricio County, Texas · 0.15 MI NE of IH 37 · Structure no. 162050008704023
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,116
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 359 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 359 over Drainage Ditch in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 88 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 9,116 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,044 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 166 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 359 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is SH 359 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SH 359 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 9,116 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SH 359 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 166 ft wide.
Who owns SH 359 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.