US Bridges

Westview DR over Shadowdale Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of Gessner RD · Structure no. 121020B68905047

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,445
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westview DR over Shadowdale Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Westview DR over Shadowdale Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,445 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWestview DR
CrossesShadowdale Ditch
Location0.50 MI W of Gessner RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7907, -95.55354
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,445 (2013)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2033
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 Westview DR over Shadowdale Ditch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westview DR over Shadowdale 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Westview DR over Shadowdale Ditch carry?

About 2,445 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Westview DR over Shadowdale Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Westview DR over Shadowdale Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.