US Bridges

N Eldridge Pkwy SB over Hcfcd Ditch

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.08 MI S of West RD · Structure no. 121020AA5979004

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,452
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Eldridge Pkwy SB over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying N Eldridge Pkwy SB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12,452 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Eldridge Pkwy SB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.08 MI S of West RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89618, -95.60624
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 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 length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,452 (2016)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Eldridge Pkwy SB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Eldridge Pkwy SB 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 N Eldridge Pkwy SB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 12,452 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Eldridge Pkwy SB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns N Eldridge Pkwy SB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.