US Bridges

Fournace Exit Ramp over Right-Of-Way

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of Westpark DR · Structure no. 121020027117736

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
441 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,930
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fournace Exit Ramp over Right-Of-Way is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fournace Exit Ramp over Right-Of-Way in Harris 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 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 3,930 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,914 by 2037. The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesFournace Exit Ramp
CrossesRight-Of-Way
Location0.20 MI S of Westpark DR
RouteInterstate 610
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72283, -95.46066
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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
Design loadHL 93
Structure length441 ft (134.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,930 (2017)
Projected traffic4,914 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Fournace Exit Ramp over Right-Of-Way built?

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

What condition is Fournace Exit Ramp over Right-Of-Way 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Fournace Exit Ramp over Right-Of-Way carry?

About 3,930 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fournace Exit Ramp over Right-Of-Way?

The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Fournace Exit Ramp over Right-Of-Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.