Gears RD over Hcfcd Ditch
FairHarris County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of Grn Crs Blvd · Structure no. 121020B26530001
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,470
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gears RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gears RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 2,470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gears RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gears RD 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Gears RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?
About 2,470 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Gears RD over Hcfcd Ditch?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Gears RD over Hcfcd Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.