US Bridges

Fairmont Pkwy WB over UPRR & Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of SH 146 · Structure no. 121020AA0144010

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,580 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
28,600
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairmont Pkwy WB over UPRR & Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairmont Pkwy WB over UPRR & Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 28,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39,400 by 2029. The structure is 1,580 ft (481.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFairmont Pkwy WB
CrossesUPRR & Hcfcd Ditch
Location0.5 MI W of SH 146
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65193, -95.03967
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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, precast panels
Main spans13 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,580 ft (481.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,600 (2009)
Projected traffic39,400 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 Fairmont Pkwy WB over UPRR & Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairmont Pkwy WB over UPRR & Hcfcd Ditch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Fairmont Pkwy WB over UPRR & Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 28,600 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Fairmont Pkwy WB over UPRR & Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 1,580 ft (481.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Fairmont Pkwy WB over UPRR & Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.