US Bridges

Fondren RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of W Airport · Structure no. 121020B24809006

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fondren RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fondren RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,000 by 2034. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFondren RD NB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.20 MI S of W Airport
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6418, -95.50829
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2014)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fondren RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fondren RD NB 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 Fondren RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Fondren RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Fondren RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.