US Bridges

Airport Blvd EB over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of Scott · Structure no. 121020B01921004

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,939
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Blvd EB over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Airport Blvd EB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 9,939 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,915 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Blvd EB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.25 MI E of Scott
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.64574, -95.36397
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 loadH 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,939 (2023)
Projected traffic13,915 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Blvd EB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Blvd EB 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Airport Blvd EB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 9,939 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Airport Blvd EB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Blvd EB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.