US Bridges

W Lake Houston SB over Hcfcd Ditch P127-00-00

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020AA6650016

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Lake Houston SB over Hcfcd Ditch P127-00-00 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Lake Houston SB over Hcfcd Ditch P127-00-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2038. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesW Lake Houston SB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch P127-00-00
Location0.2 MI W of Bw 8
RouteState Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.92256, -95.20489
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2018)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 W Lake Houston SB over Hcfcd Ditch P127-00-00 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Lake Houston SB over Hcfcd Ditch P127-00-00 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does W Lake Houston SB over Hcfcd Ditch P127-00-00 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Lake Houston SB over Hcfcd Ditch P127-00-00?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns W Lake Houston SB over Hcfcd Ditch P127-00-00?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.