US Bridges

W Orem DR WB over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Chimney Rock · Structure no. 121020B49009011

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,310
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Orem DR WB over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Orem DR WB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6,310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,310 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Orem DR WB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.1 MI E of Chimney Rock
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.62849, -95.48097
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,310 (2013)
Projected traffic6,310 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Orem DR WB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Orem DR WB 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does W Orem DR WB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 6,310 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is W Orem DR WB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns W Orem DR WB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.