US Bridges

Jefferson ST over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 0.04 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 222400B00555002

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,590
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Jefferson ST over Drainage Ditch in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 7,590 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,385 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.04 MI E of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.52356, -99.50224
Functional classUrban Minor 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,590 (2023)
Projected traffic11,385 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson ST 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 Jefferson ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 7,590 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.