US Bridges

Crane ST over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 121020B16953392

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
960
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crane ST over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Crane ST over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,094 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCrane ST
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.30 MI E of US 59
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79662, -95.33554
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2015)
Projected traffic1,094 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Crane ST over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crane ST 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Crane ST over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Crane ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Crane ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.