US Bridges

W Lake Houston SB over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.0 MI NE of Beltway 8 · Structure no. 121020AA6650007

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,131
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Lake Houston SB over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Lake Houston SB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32,131 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,983 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Lake Houston SB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location2.0 MI NE of Beltway 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93539, -95.17625
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,131 (2022)
Projected traffic11,983 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Lake Houston SB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Lake Houston SB over Hcfcd Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does W Lake Houston SB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 32,131 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Lake Houston SB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns W Lake Houston SB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.