US Bridges

W. Airport Blvd EB over Drainage Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.71 MI E of TX99 · Structure no. 120800AA0996255

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,010
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Airport Blvd EB over Drainage Ditch is a concrete arch - deck carrying W. Airport Blvd EB over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Airport Blvd EB
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.71 MI E of TX99
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65236, -95.69769
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 W. Airport Blvd EB over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Airport Blvd EB 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does W. Airport Blvd EB over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W. Airport Blvd EB over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns W. Airport Blvd EB over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.