US Bridges

Deussen Pkwy over O/F Ditch W Lk Houston

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.0 MI SE W Lk Houst Pkwy · Structure no. 121020AA4352001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,281
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deussen Pkwy over O/F Ditch W Lk Houston is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Deussen Pkwy over O/F Ditch W Lk Houston in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5,281 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,393 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDeussen Pkwy
CrossesO/F Ditch W Lk Houston
Location1.0 MI SE W Lk Houst Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.92039, -95.16541
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,281 (2022)
Projected traffic7,393 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Deussen Pkwy over O/F Ditch W Lk Houston built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deussen Pkwy over O/F Ditch W Lk Houston 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 Deussen Pkwy over O/F Ditch W Lk Houston carry?

About 5,281 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Deussen Pkwy over O/F Ditch W Lk Houston?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Deussen Pkwy over O/F Ditch W Lk Houston?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.