US Bridges

Nasa RD 1 over Sarah Deel DR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.9 MI NE of SH 3 · Structure no. 121020098101029

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,719 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
48,471
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nasa RD 1 over Sarah Deel DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nasa RD 1 over Sarah Deel DR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 48,471 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,859 by 2042. The structure is 1,719 ft (524 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNasa RD 1
CrossesSarah Deel DR
Location0.9 MI NE of SH 3
RouteState Highway 9999
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54312, -95.11035
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,719 ft (524 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,471 (2024)
Projected traffic67,859 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 Sarah Deel DR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nasa RD 1 over Sarah Deel DR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nasa RD 1 over Sarah Deel DR carry?

About 48,471 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nasa RD 1 over Sarah Deel DR?

The structure is 1,719 ft (524 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Nasa RD 1 over Sarah Deel DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.