US Bridges

College Ave over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI NE of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020H15577001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,090
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Ave over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying College Ave over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 25,090 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30,000 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCollege Ave
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.30 MI NE of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65461, -95.24743
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,090 (2011)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was College Ave over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is College 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does College Ave over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 25,090 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is College Ave over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns College Ave over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.