US Bridges

W 17th ST over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Beall ST · Structure no. 121020B00353911

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,020
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 17th ST over Hcfcd Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 17th ST over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2031. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW 17th ST
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.10 MI E of Beall ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80069, -95.41653
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2011)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 17th ST over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is W 17th ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does W 17th ST over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W 17th ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns W 17th ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.