US Bridges

Medical Ctr Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.7 MI NE of SH 3 · Structure no. 121020AA3266001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,240
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Medical Ctr Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Medical Ctr Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 11,240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,000 by 2028. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMedical Ctr Blvd
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.7 MI NE of SH 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55021, -95.11507
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,240 (2009)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Medical Ctr Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Medical Ctr 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Medical Ctr Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 11,240 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Medical Ctr Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Medical Ctr Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.