US Bridges

Airport Blvd EB over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of Fondren · Structure no. 121020B01937001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,020
2014 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 1977, so it is 48 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 17,020 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,000 by 2034. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 32 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
Location0.20 MI E of Fondren
RouteCity Street 41
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6443, -95.5055
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,020 (2014)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2034
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$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Blvd EB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 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 December 2023.

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

About 17,020 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Airport Blvd EB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Blvd EB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.