US Bridges

N Braeswood WB over Renwick Ditch

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of Chimney Rock · Structure no. 121020B09361135

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,630
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Braeswood WB over Renwick Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Braeswood WB over Renwick Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 18,630 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,000 by 2033. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Braeswood WB
CrossesRenwick Ditch
Location0.6 MI W of Chimney Rock
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67584, -95.48436
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,630 (2013)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Braeswood WB over Renwick Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Braeswood WB over Renwick 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 N Braeswood WB over Renwick Ditch carry?

About 18,630 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is N Braeswood WB over Renwick Ditch?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns N Braeswood WB over Renwick Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.