US Bridges

Wade RD over Ciwa Canal

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.75 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020AA3402001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wade RD over Ciwa Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wade RD over Ciwa Canal in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,860 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWade RD
CrossesCiwa Canal
Location0.75 MI N of IH 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81126, -95.01681
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2022)
Projected traffic6,860 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wade RD over Ciwa Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wade RD over Ciwa Canal 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 Wade RD over Ciwa Canal carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wade RD over Ciwa Canal?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Wade RD over Ciwa Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.