US Bridges

Tc Jester Blvd NB over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.6 MI NW of Spears RD · Structure no. 121020AA2186003

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tc Jester Blvd NB over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tc Jester Blvd NB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2035. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTc Jester Blvd NB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.6 MI NW of Spears RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.97309, -95.45989
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2015)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2035
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tc Jester Blvd NB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tc Jester Blvd NB over Hcfcd 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Tc Jester Blvd NB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tc Jester Blvd NB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Tc Jester Blvd NB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.