US Bridges

Monticeto LN over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.67 MI E of Dairy Ashfrd · Structure no. 120800CC6684286

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monticeto LN over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Monticeto LN over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMonticeto LN
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.67 MI E of Dairy Ashfrd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6548, -95.58742
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks1%
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

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 Monticeto LN over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monticeto LN over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Monticeto LN over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Monticeto LN over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Monticeto LN over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.