SH 6 WB Ramp 131 over Hempstead E Ta UPRR
GoodHarris County, Texas · JCT SH 6 & Hempstead RD · Structure no. 121020168505450
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 939 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,577
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 WB Ramp 131 over Hempstead E Ta UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 WB Ramp 131 over Hempstead E Ta UPRR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,577 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,585 by 2035. The structure is 939 ft (286.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 6 WB Ramp 131 over Hempstead E Ta UPRR built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 6 WB Ramp 131 over Hempstead E Ta UPRR 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 SH 6 WB Ramp 131 over Hempstead E Ta UPRR carry?
About 2,577 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 WB Ramp 131 over Hempstead E Ta UPRR?
The structure is 939 ft (286.2 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH 6 WB Ramp 131 over Hempstead E Ta UPRR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.