US Bridges

Cinco Ranchblvdnb over Buffalo Bayou

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · .5 MI SW of Westheimer Pk · Structure no. 120800AA1119001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cinco Ranchblvdnb over Buffalo Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cinco Ranchblvdnb over Buffalo Bayou in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2031. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCinco Ranchblvdnb
CrossesBuffalo Bayou
Location.5 MI SW of Westheimer Pk
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73253, -95.78519
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2011)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cinco Ranchblvdnb over Buffalo Bayou built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cinco Ranchblvdnb over Buffalo Bayou 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cinco Ranchblvdnb over Buffalo Bayou carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Cinco Ranchblvdnb over Buffalo Bayou?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cinco Ranchblvdnb over Buffalo Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.