US Bridges

El Dorado Blvd over Stafford Run

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.85 MI E of FM 1092 · Structure no. 120800R00380001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,820
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Dorado Blvd over Stafford Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying El Dorado Blvd over Stafford Run in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,820 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,410 by 2033. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEl Dorado Blvd
CrossesStafford Run
Location0.85 MI E of FM 1092
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57634, -95.55162
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,820 (2013)
Projected traffic1,410 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was El Dorado Blvd over Stafford Run built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Dorado Blvd over Stafford Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does El Dorado Blvd over Stafford Run carry?

About 2,820 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is El Dorado Blvd over Stafford Run?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns El Dorado Blvd over Stafford Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.