US Bridges

Central ST over Lawndale/Ptra&uprr/Ave I

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI NE of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020B13409001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,674 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,210
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central ST over Lawndale/Ptra&uprr/Ave I is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central ST over Lawndale/Ptra&uprr/Ave I in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5,210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,330 by 2035. The structure is 1,674 ft (510.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral ST
CrossesLawndale/Ptra&uprr/Ave I
Location0.10 MI NE of IH 610
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71204, -95.26082
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,674 ft (510.2 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,210 (2013)
Projected traffic6,330 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Central ST over Lawndale/Ptra&uprr/Ave I built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central ST over Lawndale/Ptra&uprr/Ave I 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Central ST over Lawndale/Ptra&uprr/Ave I carry?

About 5,210 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Central ST over Lawndale/Ptra&uprr/Ave I?

The structure is 1,674 ft (510.2 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Central ST over Lawndale/Ptra&uprr/Ave I?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.