US Bridges

Capitol Ave over Parking Garage Entrance

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Harris County, Texas · 0.15 MI SE of Bagby ST · Structure no. 121020B12209002

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,659
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Capitol Ave over Parking Garage Entrance is a concrete tee beam carrying Capitol Ave over Parking Garage Entrance in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 45 years old, older 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 10,659 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,680 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCapitol Ave
CrossesParking Garage Entrance
Location0.15 MI SE of Bagby ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76179, -95.36745
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,659 (2015)
Projected traffic13,680 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Capitol Ave over Parking Garage Entrance built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Capitol Ave over Parking Garage Entrance 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Capitol Ave over Parking Garage Entrance carry?

About 10,659 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Capitol Ave over Parking Garage Entrance?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Capitol Ave over Parking Garage Entrance?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.