US Bridges

Lombardy DR over Venetian Lake

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.65 MI S of US 90A · Structure no. 120800H00185001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,160
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lombardy DR over Venetian Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lombardy DR over Venetian Lake in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 580 by 2033. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLombardy DR
CrossesVenetian Lake
Location0.65 MI S of US 90A
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61547, -95.62268
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,160 (2013)
Projected traffic580 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lombardy DR over Venetian Lake built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lombardy DR over Venetian 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lombardy DR over Venetian Lake carry?

About 1,160 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Lombardy DR over Venetian Lake?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Lombardy DR over Venetian Lake?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.