W 18TH ST
Carrying W 18TH ST over W SIDE DRAINAGE CHANNEL
0.01 MI E OF ALAMEDA AVE, Ector, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: W 18TH ST
The W 18TH ST bridge in Ector, Texas carries W 18TH ST over W SIDE DRAINAGE CHANNEL. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 408 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How W 18TH ST compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1961
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 10.1 m (33 ft)
- Deck Width
- 15.0 m (49 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 408 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 060690B00184001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether W 18TH ST is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare W 18TH ST against other structures in Ector and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for W 18TH ST?
W 18TH ST in Ector, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is W 18TH ST inspected?
W 18TH ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 408 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. W 18TH ST is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for W 18TH ST?
W 18TH ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining W 18TH ST?
W 18TH ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is W 18TH ST and does age affect safety?
W 18TH ST was built in 1961, making it 65 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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