US Bridges

SH 36 over Robinowitz Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.95 MI NW of US 90A · Structure no. 120800018705028

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,542
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Robinowitz Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 36 over Robinowitz Ditch in Fort Bend 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 5,542 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,320 by 2033. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36
CrossesRobinowitz Ditch
Location0.95 MI NW of US 90A
RouteState Highway 36
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.5652, -95.83338
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,542 (2020)
Projected traffic6,320 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 36 over Robinowitz Ditch built?

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

What condition is SH 36 over Robinowitz 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 SH 36 over Robinowitz Ditch carry?

About 5,542 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Robinowitz Ditch?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 over Robinowitz Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.