US Bridges

Bingle RD over Spring Branch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of Westview DR · Structure no. 121020B07825188

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,747
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bingle RD over Spring Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bingle RD over Spring Branch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 47 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 6 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 15,747 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2033. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBingle RD
CrossesSpring Branch
Location0.10 MI N of Westview DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79612, -95.50044
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,747 (2024)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bingle RD over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Bingle RD over Spring Branch 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 Bingle RD over Spring Branch carry?

About 15,747 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bingle RD over Spring Branch?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Bingle RD over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.