US Bridges

N Braeswood EB over Renwick Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of Chimney Rock · Structure no. 121020B09361140

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,630
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Braeswood EB over Renwick Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Braeswood EB over Renwick Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. 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 107 ft (32.6 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 EB
CrossesRenwick Ditch
Location0.6 MI W of Chimney Rock
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67584, -95.48435
Functional classUrban Minor 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 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 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 EB over Renwick Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Braeswood EB over Renwick 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N Braeswood EB over Renwick Ditch carry?

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

How long is N Braeswood EB over Renwick Ditch?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns N Braeswood EB over Renwick Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.