US Bridges

Robinowitz RD over Robinowitz Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of SH 36 · Structure no. 120800AA0856001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robinowitz RD over Robinowitz Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Robinowitz RD over Robinowitz Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRobinowitz RD
CrossesRobinowitz Ditch
Location0.30 MI S of SH 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56492, -95.85556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic75 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Robinowitz RD over Robinowitz Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robinowitz RD over Robinowitz Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Robinowitz RD over Robinowitz Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Robinowitz RD over Robinowitz Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Robinowitz RD over Robinowitz Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.