US Bridges

Eldridge Pkwy SB over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 3.10 MI S of Westheimer · Structure no. 121020AA9648006

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eldridge Pkwy SB over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Eldridge Pkwy SB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2033. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEldridge Pkwy SB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location3.10 MI S of Westheimer
RouteCounty Highway 167
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69198, -95.62248
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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2020)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Eldridge Pkwy SB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Eldridge Pkwy SB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Eldridge Pkwy SB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Eldridge Pkwy SB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.