US Bridges

Holzwarth RD NB over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of SH 99 · Structure no. 121020A32506010

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
271 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holzwarth RD NB over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holzwarth RD NB over Union Pacific Railroad in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2036. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHolzwarth RD NB
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.05 MI S of SH 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.08698, -95.45074
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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, precast panels
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2016)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holzwarth RD NB over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holzwarth RD NB over Union Pacific Railroad 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Holzwarth RD NB over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Holzwarth RD NB over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Holzwarth RD NB over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.