US Bridges

Homestead RD SB over UP Railroad

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.40 MI S of US 59 · Structure no. 121020AA4310004

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
357 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,153
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homestead RD SB over UP Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Homestead RD SB over UP Railroad in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 10,153 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,740 by 2030. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHomestead RD SB
CrossesUP Railroad
Location1.40 MI S of US 59
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.90396, -95.30141
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,153 (2016)
Projected traffic9,740 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$21,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Homestead RD SB over UP Railroad built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Homestead RD SB over UP Railroad 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Homestead RD SB over UP Railroad carry?

About 10,153 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Homestead RD SB over UP Railroad?

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Homestead RD SB over UP Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.