US Bridges

W Monroe RD over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of Freeland ST · Structure no. 121020B45425225

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Monroe RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Monroe RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 490 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,500 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Monroe RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.10 MI N of Freeland ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63991, -95.26693
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2011)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 W Monroe RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Monroe 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 W Monroe RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is W Monroe RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns W Monroe RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.