US Bridges

W Airport Blvd WB over Drainage Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.54 MI E of Dairy Ashfrd · Structure no. 120800CC0996287

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Airport Blvd WB over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying W Airport Blvd WB over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Airport Blvd WB
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.54 MI E of Dairy Ashfrd
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.64792, -95.58879
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 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 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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2020)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 WB over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Airport Blvd WB 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 WB over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Airport Blvd WB over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns W Airport Blvd WB over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.