US Bridges

Aldine Westfield over Cypress Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 4.80 MI S of Riley Fuzzel · Structure no. 121020AA5744003

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
504 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
27,864
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aldine Westfield over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Aldine Westfield over Cypress Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 27,864 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2035. The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAldine Westfield
CrossesCypress Creek
Location4.80 MI S of Riley Fuzzel
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.04041, -95.38244
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length504 ft (153.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,864 (2016)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2035
Trucks2%
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$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aldine Westfield over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aldine Westfield over Cypress Creek 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 Aldine Westfield over Cypress Creek carry?

About 27,864 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Aldine Westfield over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Aldine Westfield over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.