US Bridges

W Rittenhouse over Hcfcd Ditch

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of N Shepherd · Structure no. 121020B54601925

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,072
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Rittenhouse over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete slab carrying W Rittenhouse over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,072 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,668 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Rittenhouse
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.10 MI W of N Shepherd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86416, -95.41457
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,072 (2015)
Projected traffic2,668 by 2035
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Rittenhouse over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Rittenhouse 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does W Rittenhouse over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 2,072 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is W Rittenhouse over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns W Rittenhouse over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.