US Bridges

Astoria Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · .7MI SE of Hughes · Structure no. 121020AA3130004

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Astoria Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Astoria Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,200 by 2035. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAstoria Blvd
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location.7MI SE of Hughes
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58184, -95.21051
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2013)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Astoria Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Astoria Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Astoria Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Astoria Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Astoria Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.