US Bridges

S Rice Ave over Cypress Ditch

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Beechnut ST · Structure no. 121020B54145056

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Rice Ave over Cypress Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Rice Ave over Cypress Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,188 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Rice Ave
CrossesCypress Ditch
Location0.1 MI N of Beechnut ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68984, -95.46772
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2013)
Projected traffic12,188 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Rice Ave over Cypress Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Rice Ave over Cypress 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 S Rice Ave over Cypress Ditch carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is S Rice Ave over Cypress Ditch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns S Rice Ave over Cypress Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.