Raritan DR over Shadowdale Ditch
GoodPosted for loadHarris County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of Gessner RD · Structure no. 121020B53257048
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,550
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Raritan DR over Shadowdale Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Raritan DR over Shadowdale Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Raritan DR over Shadowdale Ditch built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Raritan DR over Shadowdale 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Raritan DR over Shadowdale Ditch carry?
About 1,550 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Raritan DR over Shadowdale Ditch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Raritan DR over Shadowdale Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.