US Bridges

Westpark Tollway over Hcfcd Ditch 132-00-0

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 121020TOL030034

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2009 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Westpark Tollway over Hcfcd Ditch 132-00-0 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Westpark Tollway over Hcfcd Ditch 132-00-0 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2030. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 81 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWestpark Tollway
CrossesHcfcd Ditch 132-00-0
Location0.50 MI W of SH 6
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71036, -95.65202
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2009)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Westpark Tollway over Hcfcd Ditch 132-00-0 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westpark Tollway over Hcfcd Ditch 132-00-0 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 Westpark Tollway over Hcfcd Ditch 132-00-0 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Westpark Tollway over Hcfcd Ditch 132-00-0?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Westpark Tollway over Hcfcd Ditch 132-00-0?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.