US Bridges

S Gessner RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of Richmond · Structure no. 121020B26713006

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,500
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Gessner RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete slab carrying S Gessner RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Gessner RD NB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.10 MI N of Richmond
RouteCity Street 60
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7291, -95.53921
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2013)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Gessner RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Gessner RD NB 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S Gessner RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S Gessner RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S Gessner RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.