US Bridges

Clear Lake City WB over Horsepen Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.3 MI NE of Space Center · Structure no. 121020B14935005

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clear Lake City WB over Horsepen Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clear Lake City WB over Horsepen Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,825 by 2028. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClear Lake City WB
CrossesHorsepen Bayou
Location0.3 MI NE of Space Center
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59514, -95.13575
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2009)
Projected traffic5,825 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clear Lake City WB over Horsepen Bayou built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clear Lake City WB over Horsepen Bayou 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 Clear Lake City WB over Horsepen Bayou carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Clear Lake City WB over Horsepen Bayou?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Clear Lake City WB over Horsepen Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.