US Bridges

FM 1960 WB over UPRR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 121020168503024

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
325 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1960 WB over UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1960 WB over UPRR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 49 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 19,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,020 by 2041. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1960 WB
CrossesUPRR
Location0.2 MI E of US 59
RouteState Highway 1960
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00506, -95.26311
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,300 (2021)
Projected traffic27,020 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1960 WB over UPRR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is FM 1960 WB over UPRR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does FM 1960 WB over UPRR carry?

About 19,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1960 WB over UPRR?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1960 WB over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.