US Bridges

Edgewood RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of US 90A · Structure no. 120800AA0295001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
474
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgewood RD over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edgewood RD over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 474 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 462 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEdgewood RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.20 MI S of US 90A
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58924, -95.74372
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic474 (2021)
Projected traffic462 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Edgewood RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edgewood RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does Edgewood RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Edgewood RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Edgewood RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.