US Bridges

Hempstead Road over Senate Ave

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 121020325601068

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,716
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hempstead Road over Senate Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hempstead Road over Senate Ave in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 18,716 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2035. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHempstead Road
CrossesSenate Ave
Location0.10 MI S of US 290
RouteCity Street 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87557, -95.56407
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,716 (2019)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Hempstead Road over Senate Ave built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hempstead Road over Senate Ave 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hempstead Road over Senate Ave carry?

About 18,716 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hempstead Road over Senate Ave?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Hempstead Road over Senate Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.