US Bridges

Bay Area Blvd WB over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI NE of Chemical RD · Structure no. 121020AA9958002

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,261
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay Area Blvd WB over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying Bay Area Blvd WB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 55 years old, older 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 9,261 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2028. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBay Area Blvd WB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.10 MI NE of Chemical RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61126, -95.04822
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,261 (2016)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2028
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bay Area Blvd WB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Bay Area Blvd WB 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 Bay Area Blvd WB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 9,261 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Bay Area Blvd WB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bay Area Blvd WB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.