US Bridges

Tidwell Hov over Hov SB Bypass LN

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 3.00 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020017711171

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
635 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45,995
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tidwell Hov over Hov SB Bypass LN is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tidwell Hov over Hov SB Bypass LN in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 45,995 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,988 by 2040. The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesTidwell Hov
CrossesHov SB Bypass LN
Location3.00 MI N of IH 610
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85079, -95.33365
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length635 ft (193.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,995 (2020)
Projected traffic91,988 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$48,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tidwell Hov over Hov SB Bypass LN built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tidwell Hov over Hov SB Bypass LN 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Tidwell Hov over Hov SB Bypass LN carry?

About 45,995 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tidwell Hov over Hov SB Bypass LN?

The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Tidwell Hov over Hov SB Bypass LN?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.