US Bridges

Aldine Westfield over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.45 MI S of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020B02249004

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,500
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aldine Westfield over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Aldine Westfield over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2030. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAldine Westfield
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location1.45 MI S of Bw 8
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.91722, -95.35555
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2010)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aldine Westfield over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aldine Westfield over Hcfcd 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Aldine Westfield over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Aldine Westfield over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Aldine Westfield over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.