US Bridges

Sens RD over Union Pacific Railroad

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.02 MI S of SH 225 · Structure no. 121020050201082

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
464 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sens RD over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sens RD over Union Pacific Railroad in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,200 by 2030. The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSens RD
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.02 MI S of SH 225
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68999, -95.04706
Functional classUrban Local

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 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length464 ft (141.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2010)
Projected traffic18,200 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Sens RD over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sens RD over Union Pacific Railroad 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 Sens RD over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Sens RD over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Sens RD over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.