US Bridges

Ednas Lane over Black Bayou

Good

Victoria County, Texas · .7 MI Ne/Vict Barge Canal · Structure no. 132350AA0260001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ednas Lane over Black Bayou is a prestressed concrete other carrying Ednas Lane over Black Bayou in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesEdnas Lane
CrossesBlack Bayou
Location.7 MI Ne/Vict Barge Canal
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.62673, -96.92688
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ednas Lane over Black Bayou built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ednas Lane over Black Bayou 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ednas Lane over Black Bayou carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ednas Lane over Black Bayou?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ednas Lane over Black Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.