US Bridges

Cedar Lane over Interceptor Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.04 MI N of SH 99 · Structure no. 121020351006259

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Lane over Interceptor Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Cedar Lane over Interceptor Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,500 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 245 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Lane
CrossesInterceptor Ditch
Location0.04 MI N of SH 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05062, -95.67997
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width245 ft (74.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2015)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cedar Lane over Interceptor Ditch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Lane over Interceptor 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Lane over Interceptor Ditch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Cedar Lane over Interceptor Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 245 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Lane over Interceptor Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.