Space Center Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch
GoodHarris County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of Spencer HWY · Structure no. 121020C01576005
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Space Center Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Space Center Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2001 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 24 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2026. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Space Center Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Space Center 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Space Center Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Space Center Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns Space Center Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.