US Bridges

Sequoia Pass over Waters Lake

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.33 MI SW of Scanlan TR · Structure no. 120800AA7378225

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
308
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sequoia Pass over Waters Lake is a concrete arch - deck carrying Sequoia Pass over Waters Lake 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 308 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSequoia Pass
CrossesWaters Lake
Location0.33 MI SW of Scanlan TR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48586, -95.53437
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic308 (2021)
Projected traffic308 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 Sequoia Pass over Waters Lake built?

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

What condition is Sequoia Pass over Waters Lake 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 Sequoia Pass over Waters Lake carry?

About 308 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sequoia Pass over Waters Lake?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Sequoia Pass over Waters Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.