US Bridges

Ridgeway Drive over N Irrigation Canal

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of B 287J · Structure no. 032430B04870001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,272
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgeway Drive over N Irrigation Canal is a concrete slab carrying Ridgeway Drive over N Irrigation Canal in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 1,272 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRidgeway Drive
CrossesN Irrigation Canal
Location0.6 MI N of B 287J
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.93788, -98.52506
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,272 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2030
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 Ridgeway Drive over N Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgeway Drive over N Irrigation Canal 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ridgeway Drive over N Irrigation Canal carry?

About 1,272 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ridgeway Drive over N Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgeway Drive over N Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.