US Bridges

Bay Area Blvd WB over Hcfcd Ditch

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI SW of El Camino · Structure no. 121020B06029002

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,470
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay Area Blvd WB over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Bay Area Blvd WB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2028. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBay Area Blvd WB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.1 MI SW of El Camino
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55354, -95.12193
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,470 (2009)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bay Area Blvd WB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Bay Area Blvd WB 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bay Area Blvd WB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 5,470 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Bay Area Blvd WB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bay Area Blvd WB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.