US Bridges

SP 527 & Hov over Richmond Ave

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.25 MI NE of US 59 · Structure no. 121020002715330

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,140
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SP 527 & Hov over Richmond Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SP 527 & Hov over Richmond Ave 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 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 51,140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,600 by 2033. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 118 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSP 527 & Hov
CrossesRichmond Ave
Location0.25 MI NE of US 59
RouteState Highway 527
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73458, -95.38532
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width118 ft (36.1 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,140 (2013)
Projected traffic71,600 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SP 527 & Hov over Richmond Ave built?

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

What condition is SP 527 & Hov over Richmond Ave 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 2022.

How much traffic does SP 527 & Hov over Richmond Ave carry?

About 51,140 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SP 527 & Hov over Richmond Ave?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns SP 527 & Hov over Richmond Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.