US Bridges

Costa Rica ST over Brickhouse Gully

GoodPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of Saxon ST · Structure no. 121020B16521065

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,640
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Costa Rica ST over Brickhouse Gully is a concrete continuous slab carrying Costa Rica ST over Brickhouse Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,640 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,899 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCosta Rica ST
CrossesBrickhouse Gully
Location0.05 MI N of Saxon ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82751, -95.46899
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,640 (2012)
Projected traffic4,899 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Costa Rica ST over Brickhouse Gully built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Costa Rica ST over Brickhouse Gully 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Costa Rica ST over Brickhouse Gully carry?

About 1,640 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Costa Rica ST over Brickhouse Gully?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Costa Rica ST over Brickhouse Gully?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.