US Bridges

FM 525 on Ramp over FM 525 Row

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Hardy Toll RD · Structure no. 121020100501033

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,116
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 525 on Ramp over FM 525 Row is a concrete slab carrying FM 525 on Ramp over FM 525 Row in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 25,116 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,162 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 525 on Ramp
CrossesFM 525 Row
Location0.1 MI W of Hardy Toll RD
RouteState Highway 525
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93251, -95.38135
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,116 (2021)
Projected traffic35,162 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 525 on Ramp over FM 525 Row built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 525 on Ramp over FM 525 Row 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 FM 525 on Ramp over FM 525 Row carry?

About 25,116 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 525 on Ramp over FM 525 Row?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 525 on Ramp over FM 525 Row?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.