W 15th ST over Hcfcd Ditch
PoorPosted for loadHarris County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Beall ST · Structure no. 121020B00297164
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 62 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W 15th ST over Hcfcd Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 15th ST over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2031. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W 15th ST over Hcfcd Ditch built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is W 15th ST over Hcfcd Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does W 15th ST over Hcfcd Ditch carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is W 15th ST over Hcfcd Ditch?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns W 15th ST over Hcfcd Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.