US Bridges

Railroad/Broadway over Drainage Ditch

Fair

San Patricio County, Texas · At Int Railroad/Broadway · Structure no. 162050J00190001

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad/Broadway over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Railroad/Broadway over Drainage Ditch in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 55 years old, older 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 3,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRailroad/Broadway
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationAt Int Railroad/Broadway
RouteCity Street 30
CountySan Patricio County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.87804, -97.31971
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2011)
Projected traffic4,000 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Railroad/Broadway over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Railroad/Broadway over Drainage 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 Railroad/Broadway over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Railroad/Broadway 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 70 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad/Broadway over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.