US Bridges

Cheyenne ST over Memorial Parkway Ditch

Fair

San Patricio County, Texas · At Int Cheyenne/Memorial · Structure no. 162050J00110001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cheyenne ST over Memorial Parkway Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Cheyenne ST over Memorial Parkway Ditch in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCheyenne ST
CrossesMemorial Parkway Ditch
LocationAt Int Cheyenne/Memorial
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Patricio County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.88969, -97.32856
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2011)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 Cheyenne ST over Memorial Parkway Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cheyenne ST over Memorial Parkway Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Cheyenne ST over Memorial Parkway Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Cheyenne ST over Memorial Parkway Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Cheyenne ST over Memorial Parkway Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.