US Bridges

Sage Orchard LN over Hcfcd Unit A120-00-00

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.01 MI SW of Beamer RD · Structure no. 121020B56705598

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,420
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sage Orchard LN over Hcfcd Unit A120-00-00 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sage Orchard LN over Hcfcd Unit A120-00-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,420 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2031. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSage Orchard LN
CrossesHcfcd Unit A120-00-00
Location0.01 MI SW of Beamer RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59436, -95.22504
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,420 (2011)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sage Orchard LN over Hcfcd Unit A120-00-00 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sage Orchard LN over Hcfcd Unit A120-00-00 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sage Orchard LN over Hcfcd Unit A120-00-00 carry?

About 1,420 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sage Orchard LN over Hcfcd Unit A120-00-00?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sage Orchard LN over Hcfcd Unit A120-00-00?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.