US Bridges

San Francisco Ave over Drainage Ditch

Good

Webb County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of Bus 59 · Structure no. 222400B01080001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,675
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Francisco Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying San Francisco Ave 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 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 1,675 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,345 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSan Francisco Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.5 MI S of Bus 59
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.5233, -99.50062
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,675 (2023)
Projected traffic2,345 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was San Francisco Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is San Francisco Ave 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does San Francisco Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,675 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is San Francisco Ave over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns San Francisco Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.