US Bridges

Scarsdale Blvd over Clear Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of FM 518 · Structure no. 121020AA3130006

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scarsdale Blvd over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Scarsdale Blvd over Clear Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,500 by 2031. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesScarsdale Blvd
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.8 MI N of FM 518
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55985, -95.23633
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2011)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scarsdale Blvd over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scarsdale Blvd over Clear Creek 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 Scarsdale Blvd over Clear Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Scarsdale Blvd over Clear Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Scarsdale Blvd over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.