US Bridges

SH 6 over Ditch H

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.75 MI SE of US 90A · Structure no. 120800019201061

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,424
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Ditch H is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 over Ditch H in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 48,424 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,310 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 6
CrossesDitch H
Location0.75 MI SE of US 90A
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60691, -95.63987
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,424 (2020)
Projected traffic71,310 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 over Ditch H built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 6 over Ditch H 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 6 over Ditch H carry?

About 48,424 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over Ditch H?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 over Ditch H?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.