US Bridges

Harwin DR over Sharpstown W Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of Wilcrest · Structure no. 121020B30601683

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,688
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harwin DR over Sharpstown W Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harwin DR over Sharpstown W Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 19,688 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHarwin DR
CrossesSharpstown W Ditch
Location0.30 MI E of Wilcrest
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71596, -95.56607
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,688 (2013)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harwin DR over Sharpstown W Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harwin DR over Sharpstown W 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Harwin DR over Sharpstown W Ditch carry?

About 19,688 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harwin DR over Sharpstown W Ditch?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Harwin DR over Sharpstown W Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.