US Bridges

T C Jester Blvd over Highland Park Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of W Little York · Structure no. 121020B62921007

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,740
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

T C Jester Blvd over Highland Park Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying T C Jester Blvd over Highland Park Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,740 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,527 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesT C Jester Blvd
CrossesHighland Park Ditch
Location0.5 MI S of W Little York
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85604, -95.45874
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,740 (2012)
Projected traffic16,527 by 2032
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T C Jester Blvd over Highland Park Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is T C Jester Blvd over Highland Park 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does T C Jester Blvd over Highland Park Ditch carry?

About 15,740 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is T C Jester Blvd over Highland Park Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns T C Jester Blvd over Highland Park Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.