US Bridges

W Airport Blvd over Drainage Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.00 MI W of FM 1092 · Structure no. 120800NN0010005

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,988
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Airport Blvd over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying W Airport Blvd over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 15,988 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44,875 by 2047. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Airport Blvd
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.00 MI W of FM 1092
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.64226, -95.56522
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,988 (2017)
Projected traffic44,875 by 2047
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Airport Blvd over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Airport Blvd 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does W Airport Blvd over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 15,988 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is W Airport Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns W Airport Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.