US Bridges

Airport Blvd EB over Drainage Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of SH 288 · Structure no. 121020B01921021

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,310
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Blvd EB over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Airport Blvd EB over Drainage Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 12,310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2031. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Blvd EB
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.30 MI W of SH 288
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6435, -95.39368
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,310 (2011)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2031
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

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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Blvd EB over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Blvd EB over Drainage 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 October 2023.

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

About 12,310 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Airport Blvd EB over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Blvd EB over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.