US Bridges

California DR over Drainage Ditch

Good

San Patricio County, Texas · 0.01 MI NE of Broadway · Structure no. 162050J00105001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

California DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying California DR over Drainage Ditch in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCalifornia DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.01 MI NE of Broadway
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.89651, -97.3054
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2011)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 California DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is California DR 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 California DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is California DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns California DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.