US Bridges

El Dorado Blvd NB over Hcfcd

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.3 MI E. of Blackhawk · Structure no. 121020AA2087001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Dorado Blvd NB over Hcfcd is a prestressed concrete other carrying El Dorado Blvd NB over Hcfcd in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2037. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEl Dorado Blvd NB
CrossesHcfcd
Location0.3 MI E. of Blackhawk
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53665, -95.17043
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2017)
Projected traffic600 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 El Dorado Blvd NB over Hcfcd built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Dorado Blvd NB over Hcfcd 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does El Dorado Blvd NB over Hcfcd carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is El Dorado Blvd NB over Hcfcd?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns El Dorado Blvd NB over Hcfcd?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.