SP 5 SB over Elgin ST
GoodHarris County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020017809065
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 595 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,042
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SP 5 SB over Elgin ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SP 5 SB over Elgin ST in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 11,042 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,950 by 2033. The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SP 5 SB over Elgin ST built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is SP 5 SB over Elgin ST 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 SP 5 SB over Elgin ST carry?
About 11,042 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SP 5 SB over Elgin ST?
The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns SP 5 SB over Elgin ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.