US Bridges

Triola LN over Gessner Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.04 MI E of S Gessner · Structure no. 121020B65249002

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,870
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Triola LN over Gessner Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Triola LN over Gessner Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 1,870 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,260 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTriola LN
CrossesGessner Ditch
Location0.04 MI E of S Gessner
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69658, -95.53716
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,870 (2013)
Projected traffic2,260 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 Triola LN over Gessner Ditch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Triola LN over Gessner 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Triola LN over Gessner Ditch carry?

About 1,870 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Triola LN over Gessner Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Triola LN over Gessner Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.