US Bridges

N Eldridge Pkwy NB over Cypress Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.7 MI S of Grant RD · Structure no. 121020AA7830003

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
452 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,894
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Eldridge Pkwy NB over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Eldridge Pkwy NB over Cypress Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 9,894 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2035. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Eldridge Pkwy NB
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.7 MI S of Grant RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96574, -95.60682
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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length452 ft (137.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,894 (2016)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Eldridge Pkwy NB over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Eldridge Pkwy NB 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does N Eldridge Pkwy NB over Cypress Creek carry?

About 9,894 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Eldridge Pkwy NB over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N Eldridge Pkwy NB over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.