US Bridges

N Eldridge Pkwy SB over Cypress Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.7 MI S of Grant RD · Structure no. 121020AA7830004

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
450 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,644
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Eldridge Pkwy SB over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Eldridge Pkwy SB over Cypress Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 10,644 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2029. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Eldridge Pkwy SB
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.7 MI S of Grant RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96596, -95.607
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,644 (2016)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2029
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Eldridge Pkwy SB over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Eldridge Pkwy SB over Cypress Creek 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 September 2023.

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

About 10,644 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Eldridge Pkwy SB over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N Eldridge Pkwy SB over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.