US Bridges

University Blvd WB over Drainage Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.75 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 120800A66009007

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
880
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

University Blvd WB over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying University Blvd WB over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 880 vehicles a day, projected to reach 960 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUniversity Blvd WB
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.75 MI W of SH 6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54984, -95.58035
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2013)
Projected traffic960 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was University Blvd WB over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is University Blvd WB over Drainage 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 2023.

How much traffic does University Blvd WB over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is University Blvd WB over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns University Blvd WB over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.