US Bridges

FM 1960 EB & WB over Atoscasita W Lk Hou Pkwy

Good

Harris County, Texas · 4.5 MI SW of FM 2100 · Structure no. 121020168503454

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
2,156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,619
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1960 EB & WB over Atoscasita W Lk Hou Pkwy is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1960 EB & WB over Atoscasita W Lk Hou Pkwy in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 34,619 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,543 by 2042. The structure is 2,156 ft (657.1 m) long and 68 ft wide.

CarriesFM 1960 EB & WB
CrossesAtoscasita W Lk Hou Pkwy
Location4.5 MI SW of FM 2100
RouteState Highway 1960
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99859, -95.16216
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+15 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,156 ft (657.1 m)
Longest span213 ft (64.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,619 (2023)
Projected traffic41,543 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 FM 1960 EB & WB over Atoscasita W Lk Hou Pkwy built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1960 EB & WB over Atoscasita W Lk Hou Pkwy 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1960 EB & WB over Atoscasita W Lk Hou Pkwy carry?

About 34,619 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1960 EB & WB over Atoscasita W Lk Hou Pkwy?

The structure is 2,156 ft (657.1 m) long with a longest span of 213 ft (64.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1960 EB & WB over Atoscasita W Lk Hou Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.