US Bridges

Northcliff Ridge over West Ranch Mitigation Ch

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.02 MI NE of West Ranch · Structure no. 120850PP1198001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northcliff Ridge over West Ranch Mitigation Ch is a concrete frame carrying Northcliff Ridge over West Ranch Mitigation Ch in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNorthcliff Ridge
CrossesWest Ranch Mitigation Ch
Location0.02 MI NE of West Ranch
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49524, -95.17086
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2010)
Projected traffic600 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Northcliff Ridge over West Ranch Mitigation Ch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northcliff Ridge over West Ranch Mitigation Ch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Northcliff Ridge over West Ranch Mitigation Ch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Northcliff Ridge over West Ranch Mitigation Ch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Northcliff Ridge over West Ranch Mitigation Ch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.