US Bridges

W Harris Ave over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of S Richey ST · Structure no. 121020C01401001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,650
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Harris Ave over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Harris Ave over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 8,650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150,000 by 2035. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Harris Ave
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.30 MI E of S Richey ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69796, -95.21701
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,650 (2013)
Projected traffic150,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Harris Ave over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Harris Ave 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 W Harris Ave over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 8,650 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is W Harris Ave over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns W Harris Ave over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.