US Bridges

Shadow Oaks ST over Shadowdale Ditch

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of Gessner RD · Structure no. 121020B58369045

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,248
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shadow Oaks ST over Shadowdale Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Shadow Oaks ST 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 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 5,248 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShadow Oaks ST
CrossesShadowdale Ditch
Location0.50 MI W of Gessner RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79358, -95.55362
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,248 (2013)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shadow Oaks ST over Shadowdale Ditch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shadow Oaks ST over Shadowdale 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Shadow Oaks ST over Shadowdale Ditch carry?

About 5,248 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shadow Oaks ST 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 54 ft wide.

Who owns Shadow Oaks ST over Shadowdale Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.