US Bridges

Madera Run Pkwy WB over Groves Drainage Channel

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.0 MI SW of W Lk Houston · Structure no. 121020A62337020

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madera Run Pkwy WB over Groves Drainage Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madera Run Pkwy WB over Groves Drainage Channel in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,000 by 2039. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMadera Run Pkwy WB
CrossesGroves Drainage Channel
Location1.0 MI SW of W Lk Houston
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96028, -95.17886
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Madera Run Pkwy WB over Groves Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madera Run Pkwy WB over Groves Drainage Channel 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Madera Run Pkwy WB over Groves Drainage Channel carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Madera Run Pkwy WB over Groves Drainage Channel?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Madera Run Pkwy WB over Groves Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.