US Bridges

Synott RD over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.80 MI S. of Westheimer · Structure no. 121020B62905304

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,582
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Synott RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Synott RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,582 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,248 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSynott RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.80 MI S. of Westheimer
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72456, -95.61959
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,582 (2021)
Projected traffic21,248 by 2041
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Synott RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Synott RD over Hcfcd Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Synott RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 15,582 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Synott RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Synott RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.