US Bridges

S New York Ave over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 0.45 MI S of Lp 20 · Structure no. 222400B01150001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,830
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S New York Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying S New York Ave over Drainage Ditch in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,830 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,600 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS New York Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.45 MI S of Lp 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.48378, -99.46646
Functional classUrban Collector

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 adequacy7: Better than 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 length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,830 (2023)
Projected traffic11,600 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 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 S New York Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is S New York Ave 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 S New York Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,830 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S New York Ave over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns S New York Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.