Merchants Way over Mason Creek
GoodHarris County, Texas · 0.04 MI E of Mason RD · Structure no. 121020AA9890001
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merchants Way over Mason Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Merchants Way over Mason Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2034. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merchants Way over Mason Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merchants Way over Mason Creek 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 Merchants Way over Mason Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Merchants Way over Mason Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns Merchants Way over Mason Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.