US Bridges

Sheldon RD over North Ditch # 1

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 121020002802207

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,281
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheldon RD over North Ditch # 1 is a prestressed concrete other carrying Sheldon RD over North Ditch # 1 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8,281 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,593 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSheldon RD
CrossesNorth Ditch # 1
Location0.10 MI N of US 90
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85405, -95.12799
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,281 (2022)
Projected traffic11,593 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Sheldon RD over North Ditch # 1 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheldon RD over North Ditch # 1 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sheldon RD over North Ditch # 1 carry?

About 8,281 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sheldon RD over North Ditch # 1?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Sheldon RD over North Ditch # 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.