University Blvd SB over Drainage Ditch
GoodFort Bend County, Texas · 0.6 MI South of SH 6 · Structure no. 120800H02014013
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
University Blvd SB over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying University Blvd SB over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2030. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was University Blvd SB over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is University Blvd SB 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does University Blvd SB over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is University Blvd SB over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns University Blvd SB over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.