US Bridges

E Tc Jester Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of Ella Blvd · Structure no. 121020B62929001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Tc Jester Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying E Tc Jester Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Tc Jester Blvd
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.10 MI W of Ella Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.8045, -95.43234
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2011)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2031
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Tc Jester Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Tc Jester Blvd 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 E Tc Jester Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E Tc Jester Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns E Tc Jester Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.