US Bridges

Rosario & Market over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 0.15 MI NW of SH 359 · Structure no. 222400008601062

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,180
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosario & Market over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Rosario & Market over Drainage Ditch in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 33,180 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,460 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 361 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRosario & Market
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.15 MI NW of SH 359
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.50383, -99.46875
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width361 ft (110 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,180 (2013)
Projected traffic46,460 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rosario & Market over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rosario & Market 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rosario & Market over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 33,180 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rosario & Market over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 361 ft wide.

Who owns Rosario & Market over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.