US Bridges

W Greens RD over BNSF RR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of SH 249 · Structure no. 121020AA6012006

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,000 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
7,560
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Greens RD over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Greens RD over BNSF RR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7,560 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,150 by 2036. The structure is 1,000 ft (304.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW Greens RD
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.3 MI E of SH 249
RouteState Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95546, -95.53274
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,000 ft (304.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,560 (2016)
Projected traffic28,150 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 W Greens RD over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Greens RD over BNSF RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does W Greens RD over BNSF RR carry?

About 7,560 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Greens RD over BNSF RR?

The structure is 1,000 ft (304.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns W Greens RD over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.