US Bridges

SH 36 over Union Pacific Railroad

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of US 90A · Structure no. 120800018705428

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
760 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 36 over Union Pacific Railroad in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.05 MI N of US 90A
RouteState Highway 36
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.5603, -95.82012
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7 (+7 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length760 ft (231.6 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2020)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 36 over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 36 over Union Pacific Railroad 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SH 36 over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.