US Bridges

Northgate Xing SB over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020AA9955001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
453
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northgate Xing SB over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Northgate Xing SB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 453 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthgate Xing SB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.70 MI E of IH 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10633, -95.42691
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic453 (2016)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2032
Trucks0%
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 Northgate Xing SB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northgate Xing 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 Northgate Xing SB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 453 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Northgate Xing SB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Northgate Xing SB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.