US Bridges

E Pasadena Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of Center Street · Structure no. 121020G00774204

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120,907
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Pasadena Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying E Pasadena Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 55 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 120,907 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,070 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Pasadena Blvd
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.5 MI E of Center Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67936, -95.11487
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120,907 (2018)
Projected traffic18,070 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 E Pasadena Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is E Pasadena Blvd 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does E Pasadena Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 120,907 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Pasadena Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns E Pasadena Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.