US Bridges

Airline DR over Hbt RR & Stokes ST

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020B01905096

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
522 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,820
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airline DR over Hbt RR & Stokes ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airline DR over Hbt RR & Stokes ST in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 16,820 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,995 by 2031. The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAirline DR
CrossesHbt RR & Stokes ST
Location1.0 MI S of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81945, -95.38321
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+12 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length522 ft (159.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,820 (2011)
Projected traffic20,995 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$63,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Airline DR over Hbt RR & Stokes ST built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airline DR over Hbt RR & Stokes ST 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 Airline DR over Hbt RR & Stokes ST carry?

About 16,820 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Airline DR over Hbt RR & Stokes ST?

The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Airline DR over Hbt RR & Stokes ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.