US Bridges

S Fry RD NB over Mason CR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.80 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020AA2682002

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,101
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Fry RD NB over Mason CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Fry RD NB over Mason CR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 13,101 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Fry RD NB
CrossesMason CR
Location1.80 MI S of IH 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.75952, -95.71779
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,101 (2016)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Fry RD NB over Mason CR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Fry RD NB over Mason CR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S Fry RD NB over Mason CR carry?

About 13,101 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S Fry RD NB over Mason CR?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S Fry RD NB over Mason CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.