US Bridges

Nasa RD 1 over Kobayashi RD

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.4 MI SE of FM 528 · Structure no. 121020050003162

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
832 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
100,000
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nasa RD 1 over Kobayashi RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nasa RD 1 over Kobayashi RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 100,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125,000 by 2031. The structure is 832 ft (253.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNasa RD 1
CrossesKobayashi RD
Location0.4 MI SE of FM 528
RouteState Highway 1
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52385, -95.12062
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length832 ft (253.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100,000 (2011)
Projected traffic125,000 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Nasa RD 1 over Kobayashi RD built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nasa RD 1 over Kobayashi RD 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Nasa RD 1 over Kobayashi RD carry?

About 100,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nasa RD 1 over Kobayashi RD?

The structure is 832 ft (253.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Nasa RD 1 over Kobayashi RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.