US Bridges

Reseda DR over Hcfcd Ditch

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of Bay Area Blvd · Structure no. 121020B53960647

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,110
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reseda DR over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Reseda DR 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,800 by 2028. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesReseda DR
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.3 MI W of Bay Area Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56504, -95.11868
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,110 (2009)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2028
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reseda DR over Hcfcd Ditch built?

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

What condition is Reseda DR 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 Reseda DR over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 3,110 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Reseda DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Reseda DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.