US Bridges

US 59 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Webb County, Texas · 2.50 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 222400054201003

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
44,462
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 over Drainage Ditch in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 77 years old, older 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 44,462 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,400 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.50 MI E of IH 35
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.52985, -99.46221
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.8 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,462 (2020)
Projected traffic36,400 by 2031
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 59 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US 59 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 44,462 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.