US Bridges

Westpark DR EB over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of Wilcrest DR · Structure no. 121020B68857001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westpark DR EB over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Westpark DR EB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2033. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWestpark DR EB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.35 MI E of Wilcrest DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72128, -95.5657
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2013)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westpark DR EB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westpark DR EB over Hcfcd 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Westpark DR EB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Westpark DR EB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Westpark DR EB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.